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5.9% of citizens unemployed in Laclede County in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Laclede County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 971 people out of the 35,898 living in Laclede County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Laclede County has decreased compared to the 6.4% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 15,489 people who had a job during that time, 18 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,471 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Laclede County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed9715.9%
Employed15,48994.1%
Employed in civilian labor force15,47194%
Employed in armed forces180.1%

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