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36% unemployed in Burlington in 2018

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36 percent of Burlington 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Burlington population reached 19,881.

Out of 12,730 people who had a job, 16 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,714 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Burlington for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7,15136
Employed12,73064
Employed in civilian labor force12,71464
Employed in armed forces160.08

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