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Luna County had unemployment rate of 7.4% in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Luna County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 650 people out of the 25,282 living in Luna County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Luna County has decreased compared to the 9.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Luna County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.

Of the 8,081 people who had a job during that time, 61 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,020 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Luna County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6507.4%
Employed8,08192.6%
Employed in civilian labor force8,02091.9%
Employed in armed forces610.7%

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