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3.6% of citizens unemployed in Becker County 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

Becker County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 619 people out of the 34,995 living in Becker County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Becker County has decreased compared to the 3.8% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Becker County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.

Of the 16,548 people who had a job during that time, 22 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,526 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Becker County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6193.6%
Employed16,54896.4%
Employed in civilian labor force16,52696.3%
Employed in armed forces220.1%