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Thursday, November 21, 2024

36.7% unemployed in Moultrie County in 2017

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36.7 percent of Moultrie County 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Moultrie County population reached 11,421.

Out of 7,234 people who had a job, 28 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,206 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Moultrie County for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,18736.7
Employed7,23463.3
Employed in civilian labor force7,20663.1
Employed in armed forces280.25

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