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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

45.4% unemployed in Oblong in 2017

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45.4 percent of Oblong 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Oblong population reached 1,142.

Out of 623 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Oblong for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed51945.4
Employed62354.6
Employed in civilian labor force62354.6
Employed in armed forces00

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