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4.2% of Vernon County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Vernon County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 383 people out of the 19,831 living in Vernon County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Vernon County has increased compared to the 3.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Vernon County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 8,633 people who had a job during that time, 33 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,600 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Vernon County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3834.2%
Employed8,63395.8%
Employed in civilian labor force8,60095.4%
Employed in armed forces330.4%

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