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33% unemployed in Ashton in 2018

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33 percent of Ashton 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ashton population reached 846.

Out of 567 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 561 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Ashton for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed27933
Employed56767
Employed in civilian labor force56166.3
Employed in armed forces60.71

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