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9.5% of citizens unemployed in Coahoma County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Coahoma County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 793 people out of the 21,839 living in Coahoma County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Coahoma County has decreased compared to the 12% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Coahoma County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Of the 7,546 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,538 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Coahoma County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7939.5%
Employed7,54690.5%
Employed in civilian labor force7,53890.4%
Employed in armed forces80.1%

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