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9.6% of Walthall County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Walthall County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 531 people out of the 13,981 living in Walthall County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Walthall County has increased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Walthall County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Walthall County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5319.6%
Employed4,98790.4%
Employed in civilian labor force4,98790.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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