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58.7% unemployed in Golconda in 2017

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58.7 percent of Golconda 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Golconda population reached 705.

Out of 291 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 Golconda for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed41458.7
Employed29141.3
Employed in civilian labor force29141.3
Employed in armed forces00

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