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31.4% unemployed in Georgetown in 2018

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31.4 percent of Georgetown 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 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Georgetown population reached 10,627.

Out of 7,288 people who had a job, 262 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,026 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Georgetown for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed3,33931.4
Employed7,28868.6
Employed in civilian labor force7,02666.1
Employed in armed forces2622.5

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