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Choctaw County had unemployment rate of 9.6% in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Choctaw County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 329 people out of the 8,264 living in Choctaw County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Choctaw County has increased compared to the 9.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Choctaw County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Of the 3,081 people who had a job during that time, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,060 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Choctaw County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3299.6%
Employed3,08190.4%
Employed in civilian labor force3,06089.7%
Employed in armed forces210.6%

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