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34.8% unemployed in Glen Carbon in 2017

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34.8 percent of Glen Carbon 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Glen Carbon population reached 9,987.

Out of 6,508 people who had a job, 17 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,491 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Glen Carbon for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed3,47934.8
Employed6,50865.2
Employed in civilian labor force6,49165
Employed in armed forces170.17

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