Orange County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 502 people out of the 29,286 living in Orange County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Orange County has decreased compared to the 3.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Orange County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Of the 15,793 people who had a job during that time, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,785 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Orange County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 502 | 3.1% |
| Employed | 15,793 | 96.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 15,785 | 96.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 8 | 0% |
