USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Wayne County has increased compared to the 3.7% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Wayne County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 44,373 people who had a job during that time, 83 were employed in the Armed Forces and 44,290 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,878 | 4.1% |
| Employed | 44,373 | 95.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 44,290 | 95.8% |
| Employed in armed forces | 83 | 0.2% |
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