USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Kent County has increased compared to the 4.6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Kent County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 339,020 people who had a job during that time, 171 were employed in the Armed Forces and 338,849 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Kent County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 16,859 | 4.7% |
| Employed | 339,020 | 95.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 338,849 | 95.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 171 | 0% |
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Cutlerville• City of Grand Rapids• City of Wyoming• City of Walker• Grattan• Comstock Park• Alpine• Vergennes• City of Kentwood• City of Lowell• City of Rockford• City of Cedar Springs• Nelson• Forest Hills• Northview• Village of Caledonia• Byron Center• City of East Grand Rapids• Kent City• City of Grandville• Algoma
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