Litchfield County recorded an unemployment rate of 6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 6,111 people out of the 185,175 living in Litchfield County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Litchfield County has increased compared to the 5.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Litchfield County was nearly equal to the statewide unemployment rate of 6%.
Of the 96,554 people who had a job during that time, 112 were employed in the Armed Forces and 96,442 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Litchfield County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 6,111 | 6% |
| Employed | 96,554 | 94% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 96,442 | 93.9% |
| Employed in armed forces | 112 | 0.1% |
