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4.7% of Nassau County residents considered unemployed 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

Nassau County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,979 people out of the 88,492 living in Nassau County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Nassau County has remained fairly stable compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 39,913 people who had a job during that time, 385 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,528 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Nassau County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,9794.7%
Employed39,91395.3%
Employed in civilian labor force39,52894.4%
Employed in armed forces3850.9%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Town of Callahan• Nassau Village-Ratliff• City of Fernandina Beach• Town of Hilliard• Yulee

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