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18.4% of citizens unemployed in Nome Census Area 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

Nome Census Area recorded an unemployment rate of 18.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 834 people out of the 10,070 living in Nome Census Area at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Nome Census Area has increased compared to the 17.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Nome Census Area was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 3,691 people who had a job during that time, 48 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,643 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Nome Census Area During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed83418.4%
Employed3,69181.6%
Employed in civilian labor force3,64380.5%
Employed in armed forces481.1%

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