USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States 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% |
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Borough of Malvern• Paoli• Borough of Kennett Square• Schuylkill• East Brandywine• Westtown• Borough of Parkesburg• Borough of Modena• Borough of Atglen• Upper Uwchlan• West Bradford• Pennsbury• South Pottstown• Devon• Uwchlan• East Goshen• West Caln• Tredyffrin• Toughkenamon• Spring City• East Bradford• Eagleview• East Nottingham• Charlestown• West Nottingham• Lionville• Exton• West Chester Borough• Borough of South Coatesville• West Pikeland• Borough of Phoenixville• West Sadsbury• Cochranville• Berwyn• Borough of Honey Brook• East Whiteland• Thorndale• Borough of Elverson• Pomeroy• West Whiteland• Chesterbrook• Willistown• City of Coatesville• Borough of West Grove• Borough of Oxford• Kennett• Borough of Avondale• Kenilworth• Borough of Downingtown• West Brandywine• East Nantmeal• North Coventry• Lincoln University Cdp• West Marlborough• Westwood• New Garden
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