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Thursday, November 21, 2024

6.1% of citizens unemployed in Lake County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Lake County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 10,333 people out of the 375,059 living in Lake County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lake County has remained fairly stable compared to the 6.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 158,612 people who had a job during that time, 286 were employed in the Armed Forces and 158,326 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lake County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed10,3336.1%
Employed158,61293.9%
Employed in civilian labor force158,32693.7%
Employed in armed forces2860.2%

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