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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

42.7% unemployed in Gloucester Point in 2017

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42.7 percent of Gloucester Point 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 33.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Gloucester Point population reached 7,750.

Out of 4,441 people who had a job, 124 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,317 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Gloucester Point for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed3,30942.7
Employed4,44157.3
Employed in civilian labor force4,31755.7
Employed in armed forces1241.6

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