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8.2% of Chesterfield County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Chesterfield County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,635 people out of the 43,655 living in Chesterfield County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Chesterfield County has decreased compared to the 9.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Chesterfield County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Of the 18,264 people who had a job during that time, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 18,252 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Chesterfield County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,6358.2%
Employed18,26491.8%
Employed in civilian labor force18,25291.7%
Employed in armed forces120.1%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Town of Mount Croghan• Town of Chesterfield• Town of Jefferson• Town of Patrick• Town of Cheraw• Town of Ruby• Town Of Mcbee• Town Of Pageland

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