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4.1% of citizens unemployed in Abbeville County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Abbeville County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 429 people out of the 24,374 living in Abbeville County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Abbeville County has decreased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Abbeville County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Of the 10,058 people who had a job during that time, 28 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,030 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Abbeville County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4294.1%
Employed10,05895.9%
Employed in civilian labor force10,03095.6%
Employed in armed forces280.3%

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