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37.7 percent of Roosevelt Park 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 38.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Roosevelt Park population reached 3,178.

Out of 1,981 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,972 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	1,197	37.7
Employed	1,981	62.3
Employed in civilian labor force	1,972	62.1
Employed in armed forces	9	0.28