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Suffolk Reporter

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

27.3% unemployed in Fire Island in 2017

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27.3 percent of Fire Island 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 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fire Island population reached 194.

Out of 141 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 132 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Fire Island for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5327.3
Employed14172.7
Employed in civilian labor force13268
Employed in armed forces94.6

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