All Jones County residents will have access to meaningful employment opportunities.
Unemployment (Total): Percent of Jones County population aged 16 and older who are unemployed but seeking work
Current Value
4.8%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The high unemployment rate in Jones County may be due to a lack of job opportunities in the county. People would need to travel to nearby counties to find employment. It may be a challenge for some people as Jones County does not have a public transportation system. Lenoir Community College workforce development programs may help residents gain job skills to secure jobs. Then in 2019, the unemployment rate rose again, possibly as an impact of COVID-19. As COVID-19 decreased in threat, more job opportunities opened up again, resulting in lower unemployed rate.
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