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8.5% of citizens unemployed in Boyd County in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Boyd County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,737 people out of the 48,447 living in Boyd County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Boyd County has increased compared to the 7.9% registered in 2020.

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

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Boyd County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,7378.5%
Employed18,64091.5%
Employed in civilian labor force18,64091.5%
Employed in armed forces00%

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