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Thursday, November 14, 2024

5.1% of citizens unemployed in McHenry County in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

McHenry County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 8,828 people out of the 310,749 living in McHenry County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in McHenry County has increased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in McHenry County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 165,253 people who had a job during that time, 54 were employed in the Armed Forces and 165,199 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in McHenry County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed8,8285.1%
Employed165,25394.9%
Employed in civilian labor force165,19994.9%
Employed in armed forces540%

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