Redwood County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 156 people out of the 15,435 living in Redwood County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Redwood County has increased compared to the 1.6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Redwood County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4%.
Of the 7,353 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,352 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Redwood County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 156 | 2.1% |
| Employed | 7,353 | 97.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 7,352 | 97.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1 | 0% |
