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37.3% unemployed in Herscher in 2017

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37.3 percent of Herscher 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 Herscher population reached 1,140.

Out of 715 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 712 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Herscher for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed42537.3
Employed71562.7
Employed in civilian labor force71262.5
Employed in armed forces30.26

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