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5.2% of Gogebic County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Gogebic County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 342 people out of the 14,858 living in Gogebic County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Gogebic County has increased compared to the 4.5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 6,273 people who had a job during that time, 14 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,259 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Gogebic County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3425.2%
Employed6,27394.8%
Employed in civilian labor force6,25994.6%
Employed in armed forces140.2%

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