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2.6% of Columbia 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

Columbia County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 50 people out of the 3,969 living in Columbia County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Columbia County has increased compared to the 1.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Columbia County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5%.

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

Employment Status in Columbia County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed502.6%
Employed1,88697.4%
Employed in civilian labor force1,88697.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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