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28.9% unemployed in Jefferson in 2017

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28.9 percent of Jefferson 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 less than the statewide total of 31.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Jefferson population reached 485.

Out of 345 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 Jefferson for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed14028.9
Employed34571.1
Employed in civilian labor force34571.1
Employed in armed forces00

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