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4.6% of Waller 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

Waller County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,188 people out of the 55,505 living in Waller County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Waller County has decreased compared to the 5.3% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 24,888 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 24,887 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Waller County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1884.6%
Employed24,88895.4%
Employed in civilian labor force24,88795.4%
Employed in armed forces10%

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