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3% of citizens unemployed in Augusta County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Augusta County recorded an unemployment rate of 3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,158 people out of the 76,948 living in Augusta County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Augusta County has increased compared to the 2.9% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 36,899 people who had a job during that time, 67 were employed in the Armed Forces and 36,832 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Augusta County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1583%
Employed36,89997%
Employed in civilian labor force36,83296.8%
Employed in armed forces670.2%

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