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4.8% of citizens unemployed in Graves County in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Graves County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 783 people out of the 36,796 living in Graves County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Graves County has decreased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 15,628 people who had a job during that time, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,622 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Graves County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7834.8%
Employed15,62895.2%
Employed in civilian labor force15,62295.2%
Employed in armed forces60%

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