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34% unemployed in Merrimack County in 2017

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34 percent of Merrimack County 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 32.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Merrimack County population reached 122,595.

Out of 80,936 people who had a job, 170 were employed in the Armed Forces and 80,766 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed41,65934
Employed80,93666
Employed in civilian labor force80,76665.9
Employed in armed forces1700.14

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