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35.7% unemployed in Ames in 2018

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35.7 percent of Ames 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ames population reached 58,830.

Out of 37,828 people who had a job, 66 were employed in the Armed Forces and 37,762 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Ames for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed21,00235.7
Employed37,82864.3
Employed in civilian labor force37,76264.2
Employed in armed forces660.11

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