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3.9% of citizens unemployed in DeKalb County in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

DeKalb County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 864 people out of the 43,059 living in DeKalb County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in DeKalb County has increased compared to the 3.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in DeKalb County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.7%.

Of the 21,111 people who had a job during that time, 41 were employed in the Armed Forces and 21,070 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in DeKalb County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed8643.9%
Employed21,11196.1%
Employed in civilian labor force21,07095.9%
Employed in armed forces410.2%

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