Dukes County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 814 people out of the 20,277 living in Dukes County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Dukes County has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Dukes County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Of the 10,520 people who had a job during that time, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,509 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Dukes County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 814 | 7.2% |
| Employed | 10,520 | 92.8% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 10,509 | 92.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 11 | 0.1% |
