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7.7% of Bleckley County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Bleckley County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 381 people out of the 12,562 living in Bleckley County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Bleckley County has increased compared to the 6.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Bleckley County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 4,569 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,561 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Bleckley County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3817.7%
Employed4,56992.3%
Employed in civilian labor force4,56192.1%
Employed in armed forces80.2%

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