Central Iowa Times

33.3 percent of Stanhope 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 Stanhope population reached 324.

Out of 216 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 213 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	108	33.3
Employed	216	66.7
Employed in civilian labor force	213	65.7
Employed in armed forces	3	0.93