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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

42.8% unemployed in Mount Ayr in 2018

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42.8 percent of Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr population reached 1,643.

Out of 939 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 in Mount Ayr for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed70442.8
Employed93957.2
Employed in civilian labor force93957.2
Employed in armed forces00

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