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16.3% of citizens unemployed in Allendale 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

Allendale County recorded an unemployment rate of 16.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 501 people out of the 8,304 living in Allendale County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Allendale County has increased compared to the 12.9% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 2,564 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,563 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Allendale County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed50116.3%
Employed2,56483.7%
Employed in civilian labor force2,56383.6%
Employed in armed forces10%

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