Elmore County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 745 people out of the 28,396 living in Elmore County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Elmore County has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Elmore County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.
Of the 12,961 people who had a job during that time, 2,862 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,099 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Elmore County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 745 | 5.4% |
| Employed | 12,961 | 94.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 10,099 | 73.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 2,862 | 20.9% |
