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2021 has 15.7% of Northwest Arctic Borough residents unemployed

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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

Northwest Arctic Borough recorded an unemployment rate of 15.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 491 people out of the 7,776 living in Northwest Arctic Borough at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Northwest Arctic Borough has decreased compared to the 16% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Northwest Arctic Borough was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 2,633 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,632 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Northwest Arctic Borough During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed49115.7%
Employed2,63384.3%
Employed in civilian labor force2,63284.3%
Employed in armed forces10%

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