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4.6% of Wise County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Wise County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,591 people out of the 67,877 living in Wise County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wise County has increased compared to the 4.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wise County was less 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 Wise County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,5914.6%
Employed32,85395.4%
Employed in civilian labor force32,85395.4%
Employed in armed forces00%

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