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Friday, December 27, 2024

39.7% unemployed in Westhampton in 2017

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39.7 percent of Westhampton 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Westhampton population reached 2,176.

Out of 1,313 people who had a job, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,286 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Westhampton for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed86339.7
Employed1,31360.3
Employed in civilian labor force1,28659.1
Employed in armed forces271.2

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