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5.8% of Dawson County residents considered unemployed 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

Dawson County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 785 people out of the 26,202 living in Dawson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Dawson County has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 12,826 people who had a job during that time, 73 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,753 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Dawson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7855.8%
Employed12,82694.2%
Employed in civilian labor force12,75393.7%
Employed in armed forces730.5%

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