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Ogle County had unemployment rate of 6.5% in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Ogle County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,724 people out of the 51,787 living in Ogle County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Ogle County has increased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 24,616 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 24,613 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Ogle County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,7246.5%
Employed24,61693.5%
Employed in civilian labor force24,61393.4%
Employed in armed forces30%

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