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6.3% of Pulaski County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Pulaski County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 117 people out of the 5,279 living in Pulaski County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Pulaski County has decreased compared to the 6.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Pulaski County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

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

Employment Status in Pulaski County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1176.3%
Employed1,75393.7%
Employed in civilian labor force1,75393.7%
Employed in armed forces00%

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