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24.9% unemployed in Rapid Valley in 2018

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24.9 percent of Rapid Valley 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 31.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Rapid Valley population reached 7,289.

Out of 5,471 people who had a job, 85 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,386 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Rapid Valley for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,81824.9
Employed5,47175.1
Employed in civilian labor force5,38673.9
Employed in armed forces851.2

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