USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau
The unemployment rate in Ascension Parish has decreased compared to the 6% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Ascension Parish was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.7%.
Of the 60,864 people who had a job during that time, 88 were employed in the Armed Forces and 60,776 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Ascension Parish During 2021
Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
Unemployed | 3,043 | 4.8% |
Employed | 60,864 | 95.2% |
Employed in civilian labor force | 60,776 | 95.1% |
Employed in armed forces | 88 | 0.1% |