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5.1% of citizens unemployed in Wythe County in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Wythe County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 691 people out of the 28,347 living in Wythe County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

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

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wythe County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6915.1%
Employed12,76694.9%
Employed in civilian labor force12,76694.9%
Employed in armed forces00%

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