USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau
USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Orange County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Orange County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 1,599,083 people who had a job during that time, 2,252 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,596,831 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Orange County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 91,539 | 5.4% |
| Employed | 1,599,083 | 94.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 1,596,831 | 94.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 2,252 | 0.1% |
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