The State of County Employment: June 2021

County governments are critical to the nation’s workforce, employing more than 1 in every 50 American workers. As with many economic downturns, the pandemic’s toll on the county workforce has not been muted. In April and May 2020, the local government workforce experienced significant disruptions, underscored by a more than 1.3 million job loss. Nevertheless, counties have been focused on addressing residents’ needs and laying the groundwork for economic revival. As the pandemic wanes and priorities shift, county leaders are optimistic in counties’ capacity to support – and drive – efforts to rehabilitate the national economy.

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