Cambria County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 3,215 people out of the 134,048 living in Cambria County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Cambria County has remained fairly stable compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Cambria County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 58,067 people who had a job during that time, 170 were employed in the Armed Forces and 57,897 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Cambria County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 3,215 | 5.2% |
| Employed | 58,067 | 94.8% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 57,897 | 94.5% |
| Employed in armed forces | 170 | 0.3% |
