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37.6% unemployed in Jo Daviess County in 2017

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37.6 percent of Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County population reached 18,388.

Out of 11,469 people who had a job, 4 were employed in the Armed Forces and 11,465 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Jo Daviess County for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed6,91937.6
Employed11,46962.4
Employed in civilian labor force11,46562.4
Employed in armed forces40.02

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