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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Ballard County in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Ballard County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 189 people out of the 7,814 living in Ballard County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Ballard County has remained fairly stable compared to the 5.5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 3,247 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,242 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Ballard County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1895.5%
Employed3,24794.5%
Employed in civilian labor force3,24294.4%
Employed in armed forces50.1%

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