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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

2021 has 7.2% of Isabella County residents unemployed

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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

Isabella County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,440 people out of the 65,623 living in Isabella County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Isabella County has decreased compared to the 7.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Isabella County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 31,268 people who had a job during that time, 4 were employed in the Armed Forces and 31,264 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Isabella County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,4407.2%
Employed31,26892.8%
Employed in civilian labor force31,26492.7%
Employed in armed forces40%