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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

53.8% unemployed in Seymour in 2017

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53.8 percent of Seymour 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 Seymour population reached 457.

Out of 211 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 Seymour for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed24653.8
Employed21146.2
Employed in civilian labor force21146.2
Employed in armed forces00

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