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24.7% unemployed in Polk City in 2017

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24.7 percent of Polk City 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 less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Polk City population reached 2,978.

Out of 2,243 people who had a job, 22 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,221 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed73524.7
Employed2,24375.3
Employed in civilian labor force2,22174.6
Employed in armed forces220.74

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