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2.5% of Buchanan County residents considered unemployed 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

Buchanan County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 266 people out of the 20,598 living in Buchanan County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Buchanan County has decreased compared to the 2.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Buchanan County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.

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

Employment Status in Buchanan County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2662.5%
Employed10,37497.5%
Employed in civilian labor force10,37497.5%
Employed in armed forces00%

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