Norfolk County recorded an unemployment rate of 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 20,588 people out of the 720,403 living in Norfolk County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Norfolk County has increased compared to the 4.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Norfolk County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Of the 387,188 people who had a job during that time, 256 were employed in the Armed Forces and 386,932 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Norfolk County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 20,588 | 5% |
| Employed | 387,188 | 95% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 386,932 | 94.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 256 | 0.1% |
