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10.6% of citizens unemployed in Bennett County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Bennett County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 128 people out of the 3,411 living in Bennett County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Bennett County has increased compared to the 9.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Bennett County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.2%.

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

Employment Status in Bennett County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed12810.6%
Employed1,08089.4%
Employed in civilian labor force1,08089.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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