Lincoln County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,948 people out of the 85,670 living in Lincoln County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Lincoln County has decreased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lincoln County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.
Of the 41,375 people who had a job during that time, 53 were employed in the Armed Forces and 41,322 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lincoln County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,948 | 4.5% |
| Employed | 41,375 | 95.5% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 41,322 | 95.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 53 | 0.1% |
