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3.1% of citizens unemployed in Johnson County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Johnson County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 10,547 people out of the 605,154 living in Johnson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Johnson County has remained fairly stable compared to the 3.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 332,701 people who had a job during that time, 669 were employed in the Armed Forces and 332,032 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Johnson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed10,5473.1%
Employed332,70196.9%
Employed in civilian labor force332,03296.7%
Employed in armed forces6690.2%

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