Kent County Today

53.8 percent of Bowers 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 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Bowers population reached 303.

Out of 140 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 138 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	163	53.8
Employed	140	46.2
Employed in civilian labor force	138	45.5
Employed in armed forces	2	0.66