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42.1% unemployed in Saluda in 2017

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42.1 percent of Saluda 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 39.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Saluda population reached 2,668.

Out of 1,546 people who had a job, 89 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,457 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Saluda for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,12242.1
Employed1,54657.9
Employed in civilian labor force1,45754.6
Employed in armed forces893.3

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