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5% of Elk 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

Elk County recorded an unemployment rate of 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 50 people out of the 2,466 living in Elk County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Elk County has decreased compared to the 6% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Elk County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.

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

Employment Status in Elk County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed505%
Employed95795%
Employed in civilian labor force95795%
Employed in armed forces00%

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