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Monday, September 30, 2024

59.2% unemployed in La Sal in 2017

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59.2 percent of La Sal 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 La Sal population reached 223.

Out of 91 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 La Sal for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed13259.2
Employed9140.8
Employed in civilian labor force9140.8
Employed in armed forces00

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