Delaware County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 20,159 people out of the 573,883 living in Delaware County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Delaware County has increased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Delaware County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 284,408 people who had a job during that time, 396 were employed in the Armed Forces and 284,012 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Delaware County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 20,159 | 6.6% |
| Employed | 284,408 | 93.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 284,012 | 93.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 396 | 0.1% |
