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38.3% unemployed in Tropic in 2017

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38.3 percent of Tropic 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 32.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Tropic population reached 428.

Out of 264 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed16438.3
Employed26461.7
Employed in civilian labor force26461.7
Employed in armed forces00

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