USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Atlantic County has remained fairly stable compared to the 8.6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Atlantic County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 129,722 people who had a job during that time, 328 were employed in the Armed Forces and 129,394 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Atlantic County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 12,162 | 8.6% |
| Employed | 129,722 | 91.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 129,394 | 91.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 328 | 0.2% |
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City of Absecon• City of Brigantine• Town of Hammonton• City of Margate• Borough of Longport• City of Linwood• City of Ventnor• Mullica• City of Port Republic• Egg Harbor City City• Borough of Folsom• Mays Landing• City of Pleasantville• Elwood• City of Estell Manor• Collings Lakes• City of Somers Point• City of Northfield• Borough Of Buena• City Of Corbin• Weymouth• Egg Harbor Township• Pomona• Smithville• City Of Atlantic
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