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Wise County had unemployment rate of 10.6% in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Wise County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,519 people out of the 36,531 living in Wise County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wise County has increased compared to the 9.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 12,790 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,783 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wise County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,51910.6%
Employed12,79089.4%
Employed in civilian labor force12,78389.3%
Employed in armed forces70%

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