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2021 has 3.6% of Lee County residents unemployed

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Lee County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 571 people out of the 34,373 living in Lee County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lee County has increased compared to the 3.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Lee County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 15,224 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,221 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lee County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5713.6%
Employed15,22496.4%
Employed in civilian labor force15,22196.4%
Employed in armed forces30%

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