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7.1% of Curry County residents considered unemployed 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

Curry County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,710 people out of the 48,716 living in Curry County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Curry County has increased compared to the 7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Curry County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 22,359 people who had a job during that time, 3,182 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,177 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Curry County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,7107.1%
Employed22,35992.9%
Employed in civilian labor force19,17779.7%
Employed in armed forces3,18213.2%

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