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5.6% of citizens unemployed in Meriwether County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Meriwether County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 478 people out of the 20,659 living in Meriwether County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Meriwether County has remained fairly stable compared to the 5.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 8,076 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,075 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Meriwether County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4785.6%
Employed8,07694.4%
Employed in civilian labor force8,07594.4%
Employed in armed forces10%