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25% unemployed in West Point in 2018

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25 percent of West Point 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total West Point population reached 5,106.

Out of 3,830 people who had a job, 2,569 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,261 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in West Point for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,27625
Employed3,83075
Employed in civilian labor force1,26124.7
Employed in armed forces2,56950.3

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