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2021 has 4.1% of Knox County residents unemployed

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Knox County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 177 people out of the 8,434 living in Knox County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Knox County has increased compared to the 3.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Knox County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.3%.

Of the 4,124 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,123 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Knox County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1774.1%
Employed4,12495.9%
Employed in civilian labor force4,12395.9%
Employed in armed forces10%