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Dawson County had unemployment rate of 8.2% 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

Dawson County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 384 people out of the 12,371 living in Dawson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Dawson County has increased compared to the 7.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Dawson 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 Dawson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3848.2%
Employed4,31791.8%
Employed in civilian labor force4,31791.8%
Employed in armed forces00%

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