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7% of citizens unemployed in Clayton County in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Clayton County recorded an unemployment rate of 7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 10,210 people out of the 294,335 living in Clayton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clayton County has remained fairly stable compared to the 7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Clayton County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 136,616 people who had a job during that time, 221 were employed in the Armed Forces and 136,395 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Clayton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed10,2107%
Employed136,61693%
Employed in civilian labor force136,39592.9%
Employed in armed forces2210.2%

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