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Heard County had unemployment rate of 7.1% 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

Heard County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 352 people out of the 11,440 living in Heard County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Heard County has decreased compared to the 7.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Heard County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 4,630 people who had a job during that time, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,628 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Heard County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3527.1%
Employed4,63092.9%
Employed in civilian labor force4,62892.9%
Employed in armed forces20%