Iowa County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 353 people out of the 16,596 living in Iowa County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Iowa County has increased compared to the 3.4% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Iowa County was nearly equal to the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Of the 8,683 people who had a job during that time, 36 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,647 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Iowa County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 353 | 3.9% |
| Employed | 8,683 | 96.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 8,647 | 95.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 36 | 0.4% |