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35.6% unemployed in Westside in 2017

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35.6 percent of Westside 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Westside population reached 253.

Out of 163 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 157 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Westside for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed9035.6
Employed16364.4
Employed in civilian labor force15762.1
Employed in armed forces62.4

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