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42% unemployed in Monticello in 2017

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42 percent of Monticello 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 42.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Monticello population reached 998.

Out of 579 people who had a job, 4 were employed in the Armed Forces and 575 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Monticello for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed41942
Employed57958
Employed in civilian labor force57557.6
Employed in armed forces40.4

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