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9.4% of Humboldt County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Humboldt County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 6,223 people out of the 137,014 living in Humboldt County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Humboldt County has increased compared to the 9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Humboldt County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 60,285 people who had a job during that time, 90 were employed in the Armed Forces and 60,195 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Humboldt County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6,2239.4%
Employed60,28590.6%
Employed in civilian labor force60,19590.5%
Employed in armed forces900.1%

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