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New Kent County had unemployment rate of 3.1% in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

New Kent County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 369 people out of the 22,519 living in New Kent County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in New Kent County has remained fairly stable compared to the 3.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in New Kent County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 11,649 people who had a job during that time, 120 were employed in the Armed Forces and 11,529 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in New Kent County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3693.1%
Employed11,64996.9%
Employed in civilian labor force11,52995.9%
Employed in armed forces1201%

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