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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

9.1% of citizens unemployed in Glades 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

Glades County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 330 people out of the 12,183 living in Glades County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Glades County has decreased compared to the 10.6% registered in 2020.

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

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Glades County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3309.1%
Employed3,31190.9%
Employed in civilian labor force3,31190.9%
Employed in armed forces00%

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