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6.9% of citizens unemployed in Colquitt County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Colquitt County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,420 people out of the 45,800 living in Colquitt County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Colquitt County has decreased compared to the 7.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 19,121 people who had a job during that time, 10 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,111 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Colquitt County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,4206.9%
Employed19,12193.1%
Employed in civilian labor force19,11193%
Employed in armed forces100%

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