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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

32.9% unemployed in Smyrna in 2017

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32.9 percent of Smyrna 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 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Smyrna population reached 8,643.

Out of 5,799 people who had a job, 64 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,735 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Smyrna for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed2,84432.9
Employed5,79967.1
Employed in civilian labor force5,73566.4
Employed in armed forces640.74

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