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3.8% of Cape Girardeau County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Cape Girardeau County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,616 people out of the 81,086 living in Cape Girardeau County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Cape Girardeau County has decreased compared to the 4.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Cape Girardeau County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Of the 40,603 people who had a job during that time, 35 were employed in the Armed Forces and 40,568 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Cape Girardeau County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,6163.8%
Employed40,60396.2%
Employed in civilian labor force40,56896.1%
Employed in armed forces350.1%