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Thursday, November 21, 2024

4.9% of citizens unemployed in Macoupin County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Macoupin County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,030 people out of the 45,152 living in Macoupin County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Macoupin County has decreased compared to the 5.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Macoupin County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

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

Employment Status in Macoupin County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,0304.9%
Employed20,09795.1%
Employed in civilian labor force20,09795.1%
Employed in armed forces00%

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