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9.3% of Harding County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Harding County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 25 people out of the 533 living in Harding County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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

The percentage of people unemployed in Harding County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 244 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 239 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Harding County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed259.3%
Employed24490.7%
Employed in civilian labor force23988.8%
Employed in armed forces51.9%

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