Forest County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 187 people out of the 9,184 living in Forest County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Forest County has decreased compared to the 4.9% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Forest County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.5%.
Of the 3,754 people who had a job during that time, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,748 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Forest County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 187 | 4.7% |
| Employed | 3,754 | 95.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 3,748 | 95.1% |
| Employed in armed forces | 6 | 0.2% |
