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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Oceana County 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

Oceana County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 661 people out of the 26,555 living in Oceana County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

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

Of the 11,366 people who had a job during that time, 10 were employed in the Armed Forces and 11,356 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Oceana County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6615.5%
Employed11,36694.5%
Employed in civilian labor force11,35694.4%
Employed in armed forces100.1%

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