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Saturday, August 2, 2025

38.4% unemployed in Makanda in 2018

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38.4 percent of Makanda 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Makanda population reached 427.

Out of 263 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 Makanda for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed16438.4
Employed26361.6
Employed in civilian labor force26361.6
Employed in armed forces00

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