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2.7% of Freestone County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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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

Freestone County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 202 people out of the 19,478 living in Freestone County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Freestone County has decreased compared to the 3.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Freestone County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

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

Employment Status in Freestone County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2022.7%
Employed7,24197.3%
Employed in civilian labor force7,24197.3%
Employed in armed forces00%

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