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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Austin County 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

Austin County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 834 people out of the 30,132 living in Austin County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Austin County has decreased compared to the 5.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 14,354 people who had a job during that time, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,348 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Austin County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed8345.5%
Employed14,35494.5%
Employed in civilian labor force14,34894.5%
Employed in armed forces60%

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