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34.8% unemployed in Washington in 2018

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34.8 percent of Washington residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, 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 2018 the total Washington population reached 12,367.

Out of 8,068 people who had a job, 76 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,992 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Washington for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,29934.8
Employed8,06865.2
Employed in civilian labor force7,99264.6
Employed in armed forces760.61

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