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6.1% of Etowah County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Etowah County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,844 people out of the 103,468 living in Etowah County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Etowah County has increased compared to the 5.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Etowah County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.

Of the 43,676 people who had a job during that time, 18 were employed in the Armed Forces and 43,658 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Etowah County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,8446.1%
Employed43,67693.9%
Employed in civilian labor force43,65893.8%
Employed in armed forces180%

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