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7.3% of Lincoln County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Lincoln County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 558 people out of the 19,674 living in Lincoln County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lincoln County has decreased compared to the 8.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Lincoln County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.

Of the 7,088 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,081 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lincoln County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5587.3%
Employed7,08892.7%
Employed in civilian labor force7,08192.6%
Employed in armed forces70.1%

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