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6.1% of citizens unemployed in Palm Beach County 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

Palm Beach County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 44,938 people out of the 1,481,233 living in Palm Beach County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Palm Beach County has increased compared to the 6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 690,738 people who had a job during that time, 508 were employed in the Armed Forces and 690,230 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Palm Beach County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed44,9386.1%
Employed690,73893.9%
Employed in civilian labor force690,23093.8%
Employed in armed forces5080.1%

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