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2021 has 8.1% of Liberty County residents unemployed

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Liberty County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,850 people out of the 89,948 living in Liberty County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Liberty County has increased compared to the 7.5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 32,376 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 32,368 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Liberty County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,8508.1%
Employed32,37691.9%
Employed in civilian labor force32,36891.9%
Employed in armed forces80%

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