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2021 has 3.7% of Ford County residents unemployed

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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

Ford County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 666 people out of the 34,426 living in Ford County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Ford County has decreased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Ford County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.

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

Employment Status in Ford County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6663.7%
Employed17,21996.3%
Employed in civilian labor force17,21996.3%
Employed in armed forces00%

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