Cheshire County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,455 people out of the 76,473 living in Cheshire County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Cheshire County has decreased compared to the 3.9% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Cheshire County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Of the 39,485 people who had a job during that time, 34 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,451 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Cheshire County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 1,455 | 3.6% |
| Employed | 39,485 | 96.4% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 39,451 | 96.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 34 | 0.1% |
