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3.1% of citizens unemployed in Lamb County 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

Lamb County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 175 people out of the 13,147 living in Lamb County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lamb County has decreased compared to the 4.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 5,492 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,484 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Lamb County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1753.1%
Employed5,49296.9%
Employed in civilian labor force5,48496.8%
Employed in armed forces80.1%

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