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6.7% of citizens unemployed in Allegany County 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

Allegany County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,376 people out of the 46,654 living in Allegany County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Allegany County has increased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 19,142 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,135 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Allegany County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,3766.7%
Employed19,14293.3%
Employed in civilian labor force19,13593.3%
Employed in armed forces70%

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