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48.4% unemployed in Smithers in 2017

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48.4 percent of Smithers 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 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Smithers population reached 707.

Out of 365 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed34248.4
Employed36551.6
Employed in civilian labor force36551.6
Employed in armed forces00

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