USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Lee County has decreased compared to the 4.9% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lee County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.
Of the 323,299 people who had a job during that time, 288 were employed in the Armed Forces and 323,011 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lee County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 15,675 | 4.6% |
| Employed | 323,299 | 95.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 323,011 | 95.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 288 | 0.1% |
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