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3.1% of Rockingham County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Rockingham County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,348 people out of the 83,090 living in Rockingham County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Rockingham County has remained fairly stable compared to the 3.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Rockingham County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 41,752 people who had a job during that time, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 41,731 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Rockingham County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,3483.1%
Employed41,75296.9%
Employed in civilian labor force41,73196.8%
Employed in armed forces210%

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Town of Timberville• Town of Bridgewater• Town of Broadway• Town of Dayton• Massanutten• Town of Elkton• Massanetta Springs• Belmont Estates• Town Of Mount Crawford

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