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23.8% unemployed in Polk City in 2018

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23.8 percent of Polk City 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 less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Polk City population reached 3,119.

Out of 2,376 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 Polk City for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed74323.8
Employed2,37676.2
Employed in civilian labor force2,37676.2
Employed in armed forces00

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