Henderson County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,129 people out of the 115,613 living in Henderson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Henderson County has increased compared to the 3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Henderson County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.
Of the 53,988 people who had a job during that time, 16 were employed in the Armed Forces and 53,972 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Henderson County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 2,129 | 3.8% |
| Employed | 53,988 | 96.2% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 53,972 | 96.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 16 | 0% |
