Juniata County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 319 people out of the 23,607 living in Juniata County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Juniata County has remained fairly stable compared to the 2.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Juniata County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 10,890 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,887 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Juniata County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 319 | 2.8% |
| Employed | 10,890 | 97.2% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 10,887 | 97.1% |
| Employed in armed forces | 3 | 0% |
