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Labette County had unemployment rate of 3% in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Labette County recorded an unemployment rate of 3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 290 people out of the 20,222 living in Labette County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Labette County has increased compared to the 2.9% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 9,290 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,283 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Labette County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2903%
Employed9,29097%
Employed in civilian labor force9,28396.9%
Employed in armed forces70.1%

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