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5.6% of Wayne County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Wayne County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,248 people out of the 51,244 living in Wayne County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wayne County has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wayne County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 20,950 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,947 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,2485.6%
Employed20,95094.4%
Employed in civilian labor force20,94794.4%
Employed in armed forces30%

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