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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

42.3% unemployed in Blockton in 2017

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42.3 percent of Blockton 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Blockton population reached 137.

Out of 79 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 Blockton for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5842.3
Employed7957.7
Employed in civilian labor force7957.7
Employed in armed forces00

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