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2.4% of Fremont County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Fremont County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 77 people out of the 6,702 living in Fremont County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Fremont County has decreased compared to the 3.8% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Fremont County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Of the 3,142 people who had a job during that time, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,130 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Fremont County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed772.4%
Employed3,14297.6%
Employed in civilian labor force3,13097.2%
Employed in armed forces120.4%

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