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5% of St. Joseph County residents considered unemployed 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

St. Joseph County recorded an unemployment rate of 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,486 people out of the 60,828 living in St. Joseph County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in St. Joseph County has increased compared to the 4.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in St. Joseph County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 28,219 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,214 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in St. Joseph County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,4865%
Employed28,21995%
Employed in civilian labor force28,21495%
Employed in armed forces50%

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