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13.1% of Tunica County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Tunica County recorded an unemployment rate of 13.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 612 people out of the 9,949 living in Tunica County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Tunica County has increased compared to the 8.1% registered in 2020.

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

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Tunica County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed61213.1%
Employed4,06086.9%
Employed in civilian labor force4,06086.9%
Employed in armed forces00%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Tunica Resorts• North Tunica• Town of Tunica• White Oak

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