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42.6% unemployed in Fort Dodge in 2017

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42.6 percent of Fort Dodge 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fort Dodge population reached 19,979.

Out of 11,465 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 Fort Dodge for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed8,51442.6
Employed11,46557.4
Employed in civilian labor force11,46557.4
Employed in armed forces00

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