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2% of Giles County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Giles County recorded an unemployment rate of 2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 160 people out of the 16,764 living in Giles County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Giles County has decreased compared to the 4.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Giles County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 7,658 people who had a job during that time, 4 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,654 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Giles County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1602%
Employed7,65898%
Employed in civilian labor force7,65497.9%
Employed in armed forces40.1%

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