Pearl River County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,543 people out of the 55,972 living in Pearl River County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Pearl River County has increased compared to the 5.9% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Pearl River County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.
Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Pearl River County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,543 | 6.4% |
| Employed | 22,699 | 93.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 22,699 | 93.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 0 | 0% |
