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36.1% unemployed in Elk Plain in 2017

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36.1 percent of Elk Plain residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 35.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Elk Plain population reached 11,128.

Out of 7,107 people who had a job, 53 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,054 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Elk Plain for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,02136.1
Employed7,10763.9
Employed in civilian labor force7,05463.4
Employed in armed forces530.48

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