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6.3% of Clarion 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

Clarion County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,141 people out of the 37,571 living in Clarion County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clarion County has increased compared to the 5.9% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 17,016 people who had a job during that time, 48 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,968 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Clarion County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1416.3%
Employed17,01693.7%
Employed in civilian labor force16,96893.5%
Employed in armed forces480.3%