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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Brunswick 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

Brunswick County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 3,129 people out of the 133,789 living in Brunswick County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Brunswick County has decreased compared to the 5.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Brunswick County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.

Of the 53,432 people who had a job during that time, 151 were employed in the Armed Forces and 53,281 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Brunswick County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3,1295.5%
Employed53,43294.5%
Employed in civilian labor force53,28194.2%
Employed in armed forces1510.3%