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2021 has 7.8% of Lee County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Lee County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 513 people out of the 16,730 living in Lee County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lee County has increased compared to the 7.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Lee County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lee County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5137.8%
Employed6,08492.2%
Employed in civilian labor force6,08492.2%
Employed in armed forces00%

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