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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

35.4% unemployed in Shirley in 2018

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35.4 percent of Shirley 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 Shirley population reached 22,523.

Out of 14,544 people who had a job, 34 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,510 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Shirley for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7,97935.4
Employed14,54464.6
Employed in civilian labor force14,51064.4
Employed in armed forces340.15

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