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Thursday, November 21, 2024

3.8% of citizens unemployed in Platte County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Platte County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,230 people out of the 105,189 living in Platte County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Platte County has increased compared to the 3.4% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 56,322 people who had a job during that time, 516 were employed in the Armed Forces and 55,806 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Platte County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,2303.8%
Employed56,32296.2%
Employed in civilian labor force55,80695.3%
Employed in armed forces5160.9%

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