USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Mecklenburg County has decreased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Mecklenburg County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.
Of the 592,241 people who had a job during that time, 1,190 were employed in the Armed Forces and 591,051 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Mecklenburg County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 28,741 | 4.6% |
| Employed | 592,241 | 95.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 591,051 | 95.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1,190 | 0.2% |
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