East Central Reporter

42.4 percent of Mason 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Mason population reached 238.

Out of 137 people who had a job, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 136 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	101	42.4
Employed	137	57.6
Employed in civilian labor force	136	57.1
Employed in armed forces	1	0.42