Suffolk Reporter

38.7 percent of St. James 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total St. James population reached 10,736.

Out of 6,579 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	4,157	38.7
Employed	6,579	61.3
Employed in civilian labor force	6,579	61.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0