Imperial County recorded an unemployment rate of 13.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 9,461 people out of the 180,051 living in Imperial County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Imperial County has increased compared to the 13.6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Imperial County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 58,836 people who had a job during that time, 432 were employed in the Armed Forces and 58,404 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Imperial County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 9,461 | 13.9% |
| Employed | 58,836 | 86.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 58,404 | 85.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 432 | 0.6% |
