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2021 has 5.5% of Mecosta County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Mecosta County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 988 people out of the 40,051 living in Mecosta County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Mecosta County has decreased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Mecosta County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 17,029 people who had a job during that time, 10 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,019 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Mecosta County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed9885.5%
Employed17,02994.5%
Employed in civilian labor force17,01994.5%
Employed in armed forces100.1%

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