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50.7% unemployed in Muskegon in 2017

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50.7 percent of Muskegon 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 greater than the statewide total of 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Muskegon population reached 30,694.

Out of 15,146 people who had a job, 22 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,124 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Muskegon for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed15,54850.7
Employed15,14649.3
Employed in civilian labor force15,12449.3
Employed in armed forces220.07

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