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8.6% of citizens unemployed in Otero County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Otero County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,444 people out of the 67,298 living in Otero County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Otero County has increased compared to the 8.2% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 25,884 people who had a job during that time, 2,965 were employed in the Armed Forces and 22,919 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Otero County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2,4448.6%
Employed25,88491.4%
Employed in civilian labor force22,91980.9%
Employed in armed forces2,96510.5%

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