Beaver County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 4,809 people out of the 168,260 living in Beaver County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Beaver County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Beaver County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 80,441 people who had a job during that time, 130 were employed in the Armed Forces and 80,311 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Beaver County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 4,809 | 5.6% |
| Employed | 80,441 | 94.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 80,311 | 94.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 130 | 0.2% |
