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2021 has 5% of Roberts 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

Roberts County recorded an unemployment rate of 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 236 people out of the 10,254 living in Roberts County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Roberts County has decreased compared to the 5.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Roberts County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.2%.

Of the 4,476 people who had a job during that time, 17 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,459 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Roberts County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2365%
Employed4,47695%
Employed in civilian labor force4,45994.6%
Employed in armed forces170.4%

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