USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Lake County has increased compared to the 7% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lake County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.7%.
Of the 224,569 people who had a job during that time, 150 were employed in the Armed Forces and 224,419 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lake County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 17,225 | 7.1% |
| Employed | 224,569 | 92.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 224,419 | 92.8% |
| Employed in armed forces | 150 | 0.1% |
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Town of Schererville• Town of New Chicago• Town of St. John• Lake Dalecarlia• City of Lake Station• Town of Lowell• Town of Winfield• City of Whiting• Town of Griffith• Town of Dyer• City of Crown Point• City of Gary• Town of Cedar Lake• City of Hobart• Town of Merrillville• Town of Schneider• City of Hammond• City of East Chicago• Shelby• Town Of Munster
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