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15.8% of citizens unemployed in Braxton County in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Braxton County recorded an unemployment rate of 15.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 762 people out of the 12,702 living in Braxton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Braxton County has increased compared to the 12.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Braxton County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.4%.

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

Employment Status in Braxton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed76215.8%
Employed4,06584.2%
Employed in civilian labor force4,06584.2%
Employed in armed forces00%

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