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3.5% of citizens unemployed in Cumberland County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Cumberland County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 6,109 people out of the 300,776 living in Cumberland County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Cumberland County has increased compared to the 3.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Cumberland County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Of the 167,682 people who had a job during that time, 601 were employed in the Armed Forces and 167,081 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Cumberland County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6,1093.5%
Employed167,68296.5%
Employed in civilian labor force167,08196.1%
Employed in armed forces6010.3%