Lawrence County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,894 people out of the 86,311 living in Lawrence County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Lawrence County has increased compared to the 6.4% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lawrence County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 39,506 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,498 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lawrence County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 2,894 | 6.8% |
| Employed | 39,506 | 93.2% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 39,498 | 93.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 8 | 0% |
