Taos County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,480 people out of the 34,322 living in Taos County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Taos County has increased compared to the 8.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Taos County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 13,447 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 13,440 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Taos County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,480 | 9.9% |
| Employed | 13,447 | 90.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 13,440 | 90% |
| Employed in armed forces | 7 | 0% |
