Lancaster County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 9,948 people out of the 550,480 living in Lancaster County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Lancaster County has decreased compared to the 3.6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lancaster County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 278,890 people who had a job during that time, 116 were employed in the Armed Forces and 278,774 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lancaster County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 9,948 | 3.4% |
| Employed | 278,890 | 96.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 278,774 | 96.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 116 | 0% |
