Cheatham County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 938 people out of the 40,878 living in Cheatham County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Cheatham County has increased compared to the 4.3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Cheatham County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.
Of the 20,512 people who had a job during that time, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,501 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Cheatham County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 938 | 4.4% |
| Employed | 20,512 | 95.6% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 20,501 | 95.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 11 | 0.1% |
