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Wright County had unemployment rate of 4.5% in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Wright County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 312 people out of the 18,244 living in Wright County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wright County has decreased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wright County was nearly equal to the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 6,683 people who had a job during that time, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,674 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wright County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3124.5%
Employed6,68395.5%
Employed in civilian labor force6,67495.4%
Employed in armed forces90.1%

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