Mercer County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,127 people out of the 59,892 living in Mercer County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Mercer County has decreased compared to the 6.4% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Mercer County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.4%.
Of the 22,912 people who had a job during that time, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 22,901 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Mercer County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,127 | 4.7% |
| Employed | 22,912 | 95.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 22,901 | 95.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 11 | 0% |
