Chester County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 12,057 people out of the 531,704 living in Chester County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Chester County has remained fairly stable compared to the 4.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Chester County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 279,711 people who had a job during that time, 199 were employed in the Armed Forces and 279,512 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Chester County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 12,057 | 4.1% |
| Employed | 279,711 | 95.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 279,512 | 95.8% |
| Employed in armed forces | 199 | 0.1% |
