USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Sussex County has increased compared to the 5.3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Sussex County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 77,316 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 77,309 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Sussex County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 4,443 | 5.4% |
| Employed | 77,316 | 94.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 77,309 | 94.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 7 | 0% |
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Walpack• Lafayette• Ross Corner• Stillwater• Vernon Valley• Crandon Lakes• Lake Mohawk• Borough of Andover• Vernon Center• Borough of Sussex• Highland Lake• Borough of Hopatcong• Byram Center• Wantage• Fredon• Borough of Branchville• Borough Of Ogdensburg• Borough Of Stanhope• Borough Of Hamburg• Town Of Newton• Borough Of Franklin
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