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42.9% unemployed in Liberty in 2017

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42.9 percent of Liberty 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 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Liberty population reached 3,302.

Out of 1,886 people who had a job, 31 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,855 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Liberty for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,41642.9
Employed1,88657.1
Employed in civilian labor force1,85556.2
Employed in armed forces310.94

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