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33.4% unemployed in Lansing in 2018

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33.4 percent of Lansing 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 less than the statewide total of 38.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lansing population reached 92,255.

Out of 61,422 people who had a job, 26 were employed in the Armed Forces and 61,396 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Lansing for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed30,83333.4
Employed61,42266.6
Employed in civilian labor force61,39666.6
Employed in armed forces260.03

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