Central Iowa Times

37.7 percent of Pocahontas 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 greater than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Pocahontas population reached 1,465.

Out of 912 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 906 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	553	37.7
Employed	912	62.3
Employed in civilian labor force	906	61.8
Employed in armed forces	6	0.41