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37% unemployed in Grant Park in 2017

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37 percent of Grant Park 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 Grant Park population reached 1,032.

Out of 650 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 Grant Park for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed38237
Employed65063
Employed in civilian labor force65063
Employed in armed forces00

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