Sierra County recorded an unemployment rate of 9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 137 people out of the 3,079 living in Sierra County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Sierra County has increased compared to the 7% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Sierra County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Sierra County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 137 | 9% |
| Employed | 1,387 | 91% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 1,387 | 91% |
| Employed in armed forces | 0 | 0% |
