Central Iowa Times

25.6 percent of Williams 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 less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Williams population reached 301.

Out of 224 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 222 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	77	25.6
Employed	224	74.4
Employed in civilian labor force	222	73.8
Employed in armed forces	2	0.66