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5.8% of Henry County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Henry County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,270 people out of the 51,077 living in Henry County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Henry County has decreased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Henry County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 20,447 people who had a job during that time, 187 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,260 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Henry County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,2705.8%
Employed20,44794.2%
Employed in civilian labor force20,26093.3%
Employed in armed forces1870.9%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Bassett• Stanleytown• Fieldale• Horse Pasture• Chatmoss• Town of Ridgeway• Collinsville• Oak Level• Laurel Park• Sandy Level• Villa Heights

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