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38.1% unemployed in St. Marys in 2018

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38.1 percent of St. Marys 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 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total St. Marys population reached 14,054.

Out of 8,703 people who had a job, 1,097 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,606 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in St. Marys for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5,35138.1
Employed8,70361.9
Employed in civilian labor force7,60654.1
Employed in armed forces1,0977.8

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