Macon Reporter

34.7 percent of Blue Mound residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was equal to the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Blue Mound population reached 812.

Out of 530 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	282	34.7
Employed	530	65.3
Employed in civilian labor force	530	65.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0