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6.6% of Barton County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Barton County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 337 people out of the 11,712 living in Barton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Barton County has decreased compared to the 6.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Barton County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

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

Employment Status in Barton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3376.6%
Employed4,78893.4%
Employed in civilian labor force4,78893.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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