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5.4% of Henry County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Henry County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 385 people out of the 15,691 living in Henry County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Henry County has increased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 6,699 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,691 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Henry County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3855.4%
Employed6,69994.6%
Employed in civilian labor force6,69194.5%
Employed in armed forces80.1%

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