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6.2% of citizens unemployed in Aroostook County 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

Aroostook County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,903 people out of the 67,272 living in Aroostook County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Aroostook County has increased compared to the 4.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Aroostook County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Of the 28,958 people who had a job during that time, 52 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,906 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Aroostook County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,9036.2%
Employed28,95893.8%
Employed in civilian labor force28,90693.7%
Employed in armed forces520.2%

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