Catawba County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 4,647 people out of the 159,852 living in Catawba County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Catawba County has decreased compared to the 6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Catawba County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.
Of the 75,278 people who had a job during that time, 82 were employed in the Armed Forces and 75,196 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Catawba County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 4,647 | 5.8% |
| Employed | 75,278 | 94.2% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 75,196 | 94.1% |
| Employed in armed forces | 82 | 0.1% |
