USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Polk County has decreased compared to the 5.4% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Polk County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.
Of the 305,214 people who had a job during that time, 524 were employed in the Armed Forces and 304,690 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Polk County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 15,817 | 4.9% |
| Employed | 305,214 | 95.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 304,690 | 94.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 524 | 0.2% |
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