Sullivan County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 604 people out of the 43,105 living in Sullivan County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Sullivan County has increased compared to the 2.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Sullivan County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Of the 20,312 people who had a job during that time, 52 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,260 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Sullivan County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 604 | 2.9% |
| Employed | 20,312 | 97.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 20,260 | 96.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 52 | 0.2% |
