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5.9% of Muhlenberg County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Muhlenberg County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 760 people out of the 31,011 living in Muhlenberg County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Muhlenberg County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 12,164 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,159 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Muhlenberg County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7605.9%
Employed12,16494.1%
Employed in civilian labor force12,15994.1%
Employed in armed forces50%

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