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8.2% of citizens unemployed in Assumption Parish 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

Assumption Parish recorded an unemployment rate of 8.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 781 people out of the 21,366 living in Assumption Parish at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Assumption Parish has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Assumption Parish was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Of the 8,795 people who had a job during that time, 40 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,755 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Assumption Parish During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7818.2%
Employed8,79591.8%
Employed in civilian labor force8,75591.4%
Employed in armed forces400.4%

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