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20.3 percent of Kelley 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 less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Kelley population reached 231.

Out of 184 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	47	20.3
Employed	184	79.7
Employed in civilian labor force	184	79.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0