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Mercer County had unemployment rate of 3% in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Mercer County recorded an unemployment rate of 3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 122 people out of the 8,405 living in Mercer County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Mercer County has increased compared to the 1.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Mercer County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.1%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Mercer County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1223%
Employed3,90797%
Employed in civilian labor force3,90797%
Employed in armed forces00%