USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Essex County has increased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Essex County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Of the 420,057 people who had a job during that time, 221 were employed in the Armed Forces and 419,836 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Essex County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 24,428 | 5.5% |
| Employed | 420,057 | 94.5% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 419,836 | 94.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 221 | 0% |
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Topsfield• Saugus• Marblehead• North Andover• Lynnfield• Essex• City of Beverly• City of Gloucester• City of Lawrence• City of Newburyport• Ipswich• Nahant• Middleton• City of Salem• Andover• Methuen Town• Georgetown• City of Peabody• Danvers• Wenham• Amesbury Town• City of Lynn• City Of Haverhill• Boxford• Manchester-By-The-Sea• Salisbury
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