Kings County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 5,259 people out of the 151,887 living in Kings County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Kings County has increased compared to the 7.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Kings County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 57,438 people who had a job during that time, 4,961 were employed in the Armed Forces and 52,477 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Kings County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 5,259 | 8.4% |
| Employed | 57,438 | 91.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 52,477 | 83.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 4,961 | 7.9% |
