Wayne County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 77,181 people out of the 1,789,781 living in Wayne County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Wayne County has increased compared to the 8.9% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Wayne County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 759,094 people who had a job during that time, 437 were employed in the Armed Forces and 758,657 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 77,181 | 9.2% |
| Employed | 759,094 | 90.8% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 758,657 | 90.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 437 | 0.1% |
