Passaic County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 19,975 people out of the 521,067 living in Passaic County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Passaic County has increased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Passaic County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Of the 251,465 people who had a job during that time, 132 were employed in the Armed Forces and 251,333 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Passaic County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 19,975 | 7.4% |
| Employed | 251,465 | 92.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 251,333 | 92.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 132 | 0% |
