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5.7% of citizens unemployed in Armstrong County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Armstrong County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,831 people out of the 65,967 living in Armstrong County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Armstrong County has increased compared to the 5.5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 30,250 people who had a job during that time, 25 were employed in the Armed Forces and 30,225 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Armstrong County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,8315.7%
Employed30,25094.3%
Employed in civilian labor force30,22594.2%
Employed in armed forces250.1%