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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

3.2% of McLean County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

McLean County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,852 people out of the 171,455 living in McLean County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in McLean County has decreased compared to the 3.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in McLean County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 85,497 people who had a job during that time, 63 were employed in the Armed Forces and 85,434 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in McLean County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,8523.2%
Employed85,49796.8%
Employed in civilian labor force85,43496.7%
Employed in armed forces630.1%

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