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3.8% of Barton County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Barton County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 491 people out of the 25,708 living in Barton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Barton County has increased compared to the 3.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Barton County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.

Of the 12,570 people who had a job during that time, 14 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,556 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Barton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4913.8%
Employed12,57096.2%
Employed in civilian labor force12,55696.1%
Employed in armed forces140.1%

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