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5.4% of citizens unemployed in Benton County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Benton County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 338 people out of the 15,872 living in Benton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Benton County has decreased compared to the 7.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 5,885 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,880 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Benton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3385.4%
Employed5,88594.6%
Employed in civilian labor force5,88094.5%
Employed in armed forces50.1%

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