USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Cape May County has increased compared to the 6.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Cape May County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 42,856 people who had a job during that time, 880 were employed in the Armed Forces and 41,976 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Cape May County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 3,144 | 6.8% |
| Employed | 42,856 | 93.2% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 41,976 | 91.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 880 | 1.9% |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Whitesboro• Erma• City of Sea Isle• City of North Wildwood• City of Cape May• Diamond Beach• Cape May Court House• Borough of Wildwood Crest• Borough of Avalon• Villas• Burleigh• Borough of Cape May Point• Borough of West Wildwood• Rio Grande• Borough of West Cape May• Strathmere• North Cape May• Borough Of Woodbine• Ocean City City• Dennis• Stone Harbor Borough• City Of Wildwood• Middle• Belleplain
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