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46% unemployed in Hurricane in 2018

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46 percent of Hurricane 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 greater than the statewide total of 31.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Hurricane population reached 12,886.

Out of 6,954 people who had a job, 34 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,920 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Hurricane for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5,93246
Employed6,95454
Employed in civilian labor force6,92053.7
Employed in armed forces340.26

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