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2021 has 18.1% of Bethel Census Area residents unemployed

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Bethel Census Area recorded an unemployment rate of 18.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,429 people out of the 18,514 living in Bethel Census Area at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Bethel Census Area has increased compared to the 17.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Bethel Census Area was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 6,482 people who had a job during that time, 28 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,454 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Bethel Census Area During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,42918.1%
Employed6,48281.9%
Employed in civilian labor force6,45481.6%
Employed in armed forces280.4%

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