USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Plaquemines Parish has increased compared to the 3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Plaquemines Parish was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.
Of the 10,461 people who had a job during that time, 929 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,532 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Plaquemines Parish During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 506 | 4.6% |
| Employed | 10,461 | 95.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 9,532 | 86.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 929 | 8.5% |
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