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40% unemployed in Tropic in 2018

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40 percent of Tropic 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 Tropic population reached 443.

Out of 266 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 Tropic for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17740
Employed26660
Employed in civilian labor force26660
Employed in armed forces00

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