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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

5.9% of citizens unemployed in Bates County in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Bates County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 450 people out of the 16,100 living in Bates County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Bates County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Bates County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Bates County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4505.9%
Employed7,12494.1%
Employed in civilian labor force7,12494.1%
Employed in armed forces00%