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2021 has 5.1% of Lee County residents unemployed

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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

Lee County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,558 people out of the 62,676 living in Lee County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lee County has decreased compared to the 5.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 28,721 people who had a job during that time, 284 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,437 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lee County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,5585.1%
Employed28,72194.9%
Employed in civilian labor force28,43793.9%
Employed in armed forces2840.9%

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