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2021 has 6.1% of Clay County residents unemployed

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Clay County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 354 people out of the 14,184 living in Clay County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clay County has increased compared to the 5.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Clay County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.

Of the 5,452 people who had a job during that time, 19 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,433 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Clay County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3546.1%
Employed5,45293.9%
Employed in civilian labor force5,43393.6%
Employed in armed forces190.3%