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6.7% of citizens unemployed in Rockingham County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Rockingham County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,832 people out of the 90,903 living in Rockingham County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Rockingham County has increased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Rockingham County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.

Of the 39,648 people who had a job during that time, 15 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,633 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Rockingham County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,8326.7%
Employed39,64893.3%
Employed in civilian labor force39,63393.3%
Employed in armed forces150%

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