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53.2% unemployed in Smithers in 2018

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53.2 percent of Smithers 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 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Smithers population reached 819.

Out of 383 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 Smithers for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed43653.2
Employed38346.8
Employed in civilian labor force38346.8
Employed in armed forces00

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