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38.8% unemployed in New Salem in 2017

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38.8 percent of New Salem 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 New Salem population reached 103.

Out of 63 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 New Salem for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4038.8
Employed6361.2
Employed in civilian labor force6361.2
Employed in armed forces00

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