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Employment conditions within Marion County reflect a gene...

“Employment conditions within Marion County reflect a generally stable and diversified economic base. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Marion County contained approximately **123,300 covered jobs as of December 2025**, representing an increase of approximately **0.8% from the prior year**. Major employment sectors include trade, transportation and utilities, education and healthcare, government, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, construction, and manufacturing. During 2025, Marion County had an average civilian labor force of approximately **161,300 people**, including approximately **153,400 employed residents**. The county’s annual unemployment rate averaged approximately **4.9%**. These figures indicate a sizable employment base supporting economic activity throughout Marion County. Overall, Marion County’s employment base supports continued demand for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. The local workforce and diversified economy also support transportation, equipment, storage, landscaping, nursery, and other services associated with agricultural production and distribution.”
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Confidence: High Checked on August 13, 2026

Summary

Marion County, Indiana employed roughly 625,000 covered jobs in December 2025, far exceeding the 123,300 figure cited. The county’s labor force was about 160,000, with an unemployment rate hovering around 5 % in 2025, but the specific numbers given for employed residents and the 0.8 % year‑over‑year increase do not match the official data. Consequently, the statement about the county’s employment conditions is inaccurate.

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lmi.sc.gov
  • COMMUNITY PROFILES lmi.sc.gov Updated: 5/22/2026 MARION COUNTY

    Source: DEW LMI/BLS - Local Area Unemployment Statistics · Period · MARION COUNTY · SOUTH CAROLINA · UNITED STATES · Apr 2026 · 5.5% 3.6% 4.0% Mar 2026 · 6.5% 4.2% 4.3% Feb 2026 · 8.0% 5.4% 4.7% Jan 2026 · 8.0% 5.5% 4.7% Dec 2025 · 6.7% 4.9% 4.1% Nov 2025 ·

usafacts.org
  • What is the unemployment rate in Marion County, IN right now? | USAFacts

    of the labor force was unemployed in Marion County, IN · March 2026 had a · -0.2 · percentage point change from March 2025 · Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture.

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