Quantcast

SE Arizona News

Saturday, November 23, 2024

7.3% of Gila County residents considered unemployed in 2021

Webp sallieannkeller1500x1875editado

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Gila County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,489 people out of the 53,211 living in Gila County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Gila County has increased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Gila County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.6%.

Of the 18,877 people who had a job during that time, 55 were employed in the Armed Forces and 18,822 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Gila County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,4897.3%
Employed18,87792.7%
Employed in civilian labor force18,82292.4%
Employed in armed forces550.3%