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6.6% of Harrison County residents considered unemployed 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

Harrison County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,056 people out of the 68,674 living in Harrison County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Harrison County has increased compared to the 6.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 29,026 people who had a job during that time, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 29,017 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Harrison County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,0566.6%
Employed29,02693.4%
Employed in civilian labor force29,01793.4%
Employed in armed forces90%

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