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Thursday, October 3, 2024

37.5% unemployed in Virgin in 2017

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37.5 percent of Virgin 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 Virgin population reached 419.

Out of 262 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 256 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Virgin for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed15737.5
Employed26262.5
Employed in civilian labor force25661.1
Employed in armed forces61.4

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