Essex County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 152 people out of the 5,972 living in Essex County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Essex County has increased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Essex County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Of the 2,623 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,622 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Essex County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 152 | 5.5% |
| Employed | 2,623 | 94.5% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 2,622 | 94.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1 | 0% |
