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Monday, March 10, 2025

2021 has 5.5% of Marshall County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Marshall County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,117 people out of the 40,137 living in Marshall County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Marshall County has increased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Marshall County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Of the 19,223 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,220 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Marshall County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1175.5%
Employed19,22394.5%
Employed in civilian labor force19,22094.5%
Employed in armed forces30%