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10.6% of Saguache County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Saguache County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 315 people out of the 6,369 living in Saguache County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Saguache County has increased compared to the 9.8% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Saguache County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.6%.

Of the 2,650 people who had a job during that time, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,644 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Saguache County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed31510.6%
Employed2,65089.4%
Employed in civilian labor force2,64489.2%
Employed in armed forces60.2%

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