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33.7% unemployed in Merrimack County in 2018

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33.7 percent of Merrimack County 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 32.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Merrimack County population reached 124,014.

Out of 82,234 people who had a job, 185 were employed in the Armed Forces and 82,049 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Merrimack County for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed41,78033.7
Employed82,23466.3
Employed in civilian labor force82,04966.2
Employed in armed forces1850.15

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