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50.2% unemployed in Bassett in 2017

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50.2 percent of Bassett 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 33.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Bassett population reached 939.

Out of 468 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Bassett for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed47150.2
Employed46849.8
Employed in civilian labor force46849.8
Employed in armed forces00

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