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 Santa Clara County has increased compared to the 4.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Santa Clara County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 1,008,997 people who had a job during that time, 1,229 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,007,768 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Santa Clara County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 46,957 | 4.4% |
| Employed | 1,008,997 | 95.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 1,007,768 | 95.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1,229 | 0.1% |
Alerts Sign-up