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2021 has 8.5% of Dallas 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

Dallas County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,380 people out of the 39,162 living in Dallas County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Dallas County has decreased compared to the 10.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Dallas County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.

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

Employment Status in Dallas County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,3808.5%
Employed14,82391.5%
Employed in civilian labor force14,82391.5%
Employed in armed forces00%

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