Sangamon Sun

34.7 percent of Latham 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 Latham population reached 346.

Out of 226 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	120	34.7
Employed	226	65.3
Employed in civilian labor force	226	65.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0