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Willacy County had unemployment rate of 7.9% in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Willacy County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 697 people out of the 20,423 living in Willacy County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Willacy County has decreased compared to the 10.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Willacy County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

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

Employment Status in Willacy County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6977.9%
Employed8,08692.1%
Employed in civilian labor force8,08692.1%
Employed in armed forces00%

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