Lassen County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 640 people out of the 32,949 living in Lassen County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Lassen County has increased compared to the 6.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Lassen County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 8,683 people who had a job during that time, 44 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,639 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Lassen County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 640 | 6.9% |
| Employed | 8,683 | 93.1% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 8,639 | 92.7% |
| Employed in armed forces | 44 | 0.5% |
