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37% unemployed in St. Marys in 2017

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37 percent of St. Marys 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 37.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total St. Marys population reached 13,828.

Out of 8,714 people who had a job, 1,165 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,549 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5,11437
Employed8,71463
Employed in civilian labor force7,54954.6
Employed in armed forces1,1658.4

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