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6.4% of Barren County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Barren County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,247 people out of the 44,277 living in Barren County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Barren County has decreased compared to the 6.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Barren County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Of the 18,216 people who had a job during that time, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 18,211 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Barren County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,2476.4%
Employed18,21693.6%
Employed in civilian labor force18,21193.6%
Employed in armed forces50%

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