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Kitsap Review

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

4.1% of citizens unemployed in Kitsap County 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

Kitsap County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 5,721 people out of the 273,072 living in Kitsap County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Kitsap County has increased compared to the 3.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Kitsap County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5%.

Of the 132,445 people who had a job during that time, 14,438 were employed in the Armed Forces and 118,007 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Kitsap County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5,7214.1%
Employed132,44595.9%
Employed in civilian labor force118,00785.4%
Employed in armed forces14,43810.4%