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25.1% unemployed in Scott AFB in 2018

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25.1 percent of Scott AFB 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 less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Scott AFB population reached 1,707.

Out of 1,278 people who had a job, 502 were employed in the Armed Forces and 776 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Scott AFB for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed42925.1
Employed1,27874.9
Employed in civilian labor force77645.5
Employed in armed forces50229.4

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