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38.4% unemployed in West Point in 2018

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38.4 percent of West Point 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total West Point population reached 2,724.

Out of 1,678 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 West Point for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,04638.4
Employed1,67861.6
Employed in civilian labor force1,67861.6
Employed in armed forces00

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