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38.8% unemployed in Houghton in 2017

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38.8 percent of Houghton 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Houghton population reached 116.

Out of 71 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 Houghton for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4538.8
Employed7161.2
Employed in civilian labor force7161.2
Employed in armed forces00

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