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32.3% unemployed in O'Fallon in 2017

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32.3 percent of O'Fallon 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total O'Fallon population reached 22,260.

Out of 15,060 people who had a job, 862 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,198 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in O'Fallon for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7,20032.3
Employed15,06067.7
Employed in civilian labor force14,19863.8
Employed in armed forces8623.9

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