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39% unemployed in Saluda in 2018

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39 percent of Saluda 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 less than the statewide total of 39.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Saluda population reached 2,593.

Out of 1,583 people who had a job, 85 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,498 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Saluda for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,01039
Employed1,58361
Employed in civilian labor force1,49857.8
Employed in armed forces853.3

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