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32.3% unemployed in Platte in 2017

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32.3 percent of Platte 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 31.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Platte population reached 1,167.

Out of 790 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Platte for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed37732.3
Employed79067.7
Employed in civilian labor force79067.7
Employed in armed forces00

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