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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

39.1% unemployed in Dover in 2018

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39.1 percent of Dover 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 Dover population reached 30,163.

Out of 18,383 people who had a job, 924 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,459 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Dover for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed11,78039.1
Employed18,38360.9
Employed in civilian labor force17,45957.9
Employed in armed forces9243.1

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