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43.4% unemployed in Ridgway in 2017

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43.4 percent of Ridgway 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 Ridgway population reached 703.

Out of 398 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 Ridgway for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed30543.4
Employed39856.6
Employed in civilian labor force39856.6
Employed in armed forces00

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