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Plymouth Reporter

Monday, November 25, 2024

5.1% of citizens unemployed in Plymouth County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Plymouth County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 14,696 people out of the 527,602 living in Plymouth County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Plymouth County has remained fairly stable compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 274,357 people who had a job during that time, 467 were employed in the Armed Forces and 273,890 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Plymouth County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed14,6965.1%
Employed274,35794.9%
Employed in civilian labor force273,89094.8%
Employed in armed forces4670.2%