DeSoto County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,261 people out of the 34,027 living in DeSoto County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in DeSoto County has increased compared to the 8.8% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in DeSoto County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.
Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in DeSoto County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,261 | 9.4% |
| Employed | 12,092 | 90.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 12,092 | 90.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 0 | 0% |
