Strafford County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 2,893 people out of the 130,598 living in Strafford County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Strafford County has decreased compared to the 4.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Strafford County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Of the 71,929 people who had a job during that time, 572 were employed in the Armed Forces and 71,357 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Strafford County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 2,893 | 3.9% |
| Employed | 71,929 | 96.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 71,357 | 95.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 572 | 0.8% |
