USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Worcester County has increased compared to the 4.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Worcester County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Of the 438,674 people who had a job during that time, 734 were employed in the Armed Forces and 437,940 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Worcester County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 25,435 | 5.5% |
| Employed | 438,674 | 94.5% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 437,940 | 94.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 734 | 0.2% |
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Southbridge Town• City of Leominster• Bolton• South Lancaster• New Braintree• Baldwinville• Princeton• Barre• Hopedale• Northborough• Dudley• Millville• West Brookfield• Lunenburg• Whitinsville• Grafton• Hubbardston• Petersham• Oxford• Leicester• Mendon• East Douglas• South Ashburnham• City of Fitchburg• Athol• City Of Gardner• Sterling• Fiskdale• Upton• Cordaville• West Boylston• City Of Worcester• Charlton
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