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2021 has 2.8% of Palo Alto County residents unemployed

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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

Palo Alto County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 134 people out of the 8,996 living in Palo Alto County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Palo Alto County has increased compared to the 1.8% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Palo Alto County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Of the 4,625 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,622 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Palo Alto County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1342.8%
Employed4,62597.2%
Employed in civilian labor force4,62297.1%
Employed in armed forces30.1%

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