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Saturday, July 19, 2025

36.2% unemployed in Makanda in 2017

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36.2 percent of Makanda 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Makanda population reached 484.

Out of 309 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17536.2
Employed30963.8
Employed in civilian labor force30963.8
Employed in armed forces00

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