Butte County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 7,446 people out of the 217,884 living in Butte County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Butte County has decreased compared to the 7.4% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Butte County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 96,323 people who had a job during that time, 120 were employed in the Armed Forces and 96,203 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Butte County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 7,446 | 7.2% |
| Employed | 96,323 | 92.8% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 96,203 | 92.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 120 | 0.1% |
