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42.1% unemployed in Boaz in 2017

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42.1 percent of Boaz 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 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Boaz population reached 1,308.

Out of 757 people who had a job, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 736 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Boaz for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed55142.1
Employed75757.9
Employed in civilian labor force73656.3
Employed in armed forces211.6

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