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Seward County had unemployment rate of 2.6% in 2021

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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

Seward County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 252 people out of the 17,605 living in Seward County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Seward County has increased compared to the 2.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Seward County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.3%.

Of the 9,345 people who had a job during that time, 17 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,328 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Seward County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2522.6%
Employed9,34597.4%
Employed in civilian labor force9,32897.2%
Employed in armed forces170.2%

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