Suffolk Reporter

32.4 percent of Laurel 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 less than the statewide total of 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Laurel population reached 853.

Out of 577 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	276	32.4
Employed	577	67.6
Employed in civilian labor force	577	67.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0