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37.8% unemployed in Whiteside County in 2017

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37.8 percent of Whiteside County 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 Whiteside County population reached 45,519.

Out of 28,292 people who had a job, 32 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,260 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Whiteside County for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17,22737.8
Employed28,29262.2
Employed in civilian labor force28,26062.1
Employed in armed forces320.07

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