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Jefferson Davis Parish had unemployment rate of 5.6% 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

Jefferson Davis Parish recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 746 people out of the 32,270 living in Jefferson Davis Parish at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Jefferson Davis Parish has decreased compared to the 7.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Jefferson Davis Parish was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Of the 12,590 people who had a job during that time, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,578 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Jefferson Davis Parish During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7465.6%
Employed12,59094.4%
Employed in civilian labor force12,57894.3%
Employed in armed forces120.1%

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