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23.7% unemployed in Fort Stewart in 2018

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23.7 percent of Fort Stewart 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 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Fort Stewart population reached 6,259.

Out of 4,776 people who had a job, 2,840 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,936 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Fort Stewart for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,48323.7
Employed4,77676.3
Employed in civilian labor force1,93630.9
Employed in armed forces2,84045.4

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