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7.1% of citizens unemployed in Alcorn County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Alcorn County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,100 people out of the 34,964 living in Alcorn County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Alcorn County has increased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Alcorn County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Of the 14,476 people who had a job during that time, 4 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,472 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Alcorn County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1007.1%
Employed14,47692.9%
Employed in civilian labor force14,47292.9%
Employed in armed forces40%

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