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53.2% unemployed in Wesson in 2017

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53.2 percent of Wesson 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 greater than the statewide total of 42.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Wesson population reached 1,730.

Out of 810 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Wesson for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed92053.2
Employed81046.8
Employed in civilian labor force81046.8
Employed in armed forces00

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