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23.8% unemployed in Big Point in 2017

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23.8 percent of Big Point 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 42.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Big Point population reached 508.

Out of 387 people who had a job, 19 were employed in the Armed Forces and 368 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Big Point for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed12123.8
Employed38776.2
Employed in civilian labor force36872.4
Employed in armed forces193.7

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