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8.8% of citizens unemployed in Sharkey County 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

Sharkey County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 163 people out of the 4,160 living in Sharkey County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Sharkey County has decreased compared to the 10.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Sharkey County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

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

Employment Status in Sharkey County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1638.8%
Employed1,68791.2%
Employed in civilian labor force1,68791.2%
Employed in armed forces00%

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