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6.9% of citizens unemployed in Izard County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Izard County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 326 people out of the 13,653 living in Izard County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Izard County has decreased compared to the 10.7% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 4,430 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,429 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Izard County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3266.9%
Employed4,43093.1%
Employed in civilian labor force4,42993.1%
Employed in armed forces10%