Rutland County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,356 people out of the 60,662 living in Rutland County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Rutland County has increased compared to the 3.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Rutland County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Of the 29,930 people who had a job during that time, 24 were employed in the Armed Forces and 29,906 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Rutland County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,356 | 4.3% |
| Employed | 29,930 | 95.7% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 29,906 | 95.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 24 | 0.1% |
