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6.2% of Richland Parish residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Richland Parish recorded an unemployment rate of 6.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 493 people out of the 20,110 living in Richland Parish at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Richland Parish has decreased compared to the 6.6% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Richland Parish was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Of the 7,512 people who had a job during that time, 14 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,498 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Richland Parish During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4936.2%
Employed7,51293.8%
Employed in civilian labor force7,49893.7%
Employed in armed forces140.2%

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