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2021 has 5.9% of Fulton County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Fulton County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 256 people out of the 12,072 living in Fulton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

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

Of the 4,087 people who had a job during that time, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,081 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Fulton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2565.9%
Employed4,08794.1%
Employed in civilian labor force4,08194%
Employed in armed forces60.1%

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