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58.4% unemployed in Pitkin in 2017

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58.4 percent of Pitkin 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 40 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pitkin population reached 635.

Out of 264 people who had a job, 15 were employed in the Armed Forces and 249 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Pitkin for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed37158.4
Employed26441.6
Employed in civilian labor force24939.2
Employed in armed forces152.4

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