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9% of Putnam County residents considered unemployed 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

Putnam County recorded an unemployment rate of 9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,504 people out of the 73,147 living in Putnam County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Putnam County has increased compared to the 8.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Putnam County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

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

Employment Status in Putnam County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,5049%
Employed25,29591%
Employed in civilian labor force25,29591%
Employed in armed forces00%

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