Central Iowa Times

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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	8,514	42.6
Employed	11,465	57.4
Employed in civilian labor force	11,465	57.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0