Volusia County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 10,483 people out of the 548,783 living in Volusia County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Volusia County has decreased compared to the 4.7% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Volusia County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.
Of the 239,646 people who had a job during that time, 435 were employed in the Armed Forces and 239,211 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Volusia County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 10,483 | 4.2% |
| Employed | 239,646 | 95.8% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 239,211 | 95.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 435 | 0.2% |
