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10.6% of citizens unemployed in Alexander County 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

Alexander County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 200 people out of the 5,488 living in Alexander County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Alexander County has increased compared to the 7.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Alexander 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 Alexander County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed20010.6%
Employed1,68289.4%
Employed in civilian labor force1,68289.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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