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6.4% of Okanogan 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

Okanogan County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,149 people out of the 41,966 living in Okanogan County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Okanogan County has increased compared to the 5.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Okanogan County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5%.

Of the 16,718 people who had a job during that time, 107 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,611 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Okanogan County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1496.4%
Employed16,71893.6%
Employed in civilian labor force16,61193%
Employed in armed forces1070.6%

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Malott• Town of Nespelem• Town of Winthrop• City of Oroville• Town of Riverside• Elmer City• City of Omak• Methow• North Omak• City of Pateros• Town of Conconully• Disautel• Nespelem Community• Town Of Twisp• City Of Brewster• Loomis• City Of Okanogan• City Of Tonasket

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