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30.5% unemployed in Forty Fort in 2017

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30.5 percent of Forty Fort 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 less than the statewide total of 37.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Forty Fort population reached 3,512.

Out of 2,442 people who had a job, 13 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,429 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Forty Fort for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,07030.5
Employed2,44269.5
Employed in civilian labor force2,42969.2
Employed in armed forces130.37

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