Lake County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,860 people out of the 67,749 living in Lake County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Lake County has decreased compared to the 10.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lake County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 25,559 people who had a job during that time, 50 were employed in the Armed Forces and 25,509 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lake County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 2,860 | 10.1% |
| Employed | 25,559 | 89.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 25,509 | 89.8% |
| Employed in armed forces | 50 | 0.2% |
