USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish has increased compared to the 5.3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Jefferson Parish was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.
Of the 210,421 people who had a job during that time, 1,241 were employed in the Armed Forces and 209,180 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Jefferson Parish During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 13,325 | 6% |
| Employed | 210,421 | 94% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 209,180 | 93.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1,241 | 0.6% |
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