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6.4% of Wetzel County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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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

Wetzel County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 352 people out of the 14,629 living in Wetzel County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wetzel County has decreased compared to the 8.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wetzel County was nearly equal to the statewide unemployment rate of 6.4%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wetzel County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3526.4%
Employed5,14893.6%
Employed in civilian labor force5,14893.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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