Jasper County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 869 people out of the 37,686 living in Jasper County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Jasper County has increased compared to the 3.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Jasper County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Of the 18,083 people who had a job during that time, 40 were employed in the Armed Forces and 18,043 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Jasper County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 869 | 4.6% |
| Employed | 18,083 | 95.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 18,043 | 95.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 40 | 0.2% |