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32.4% unemployed in Grand Ledge in 2017

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32.4 percent of Grand Ledge 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 less than the statewide total of 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Grand Ledge population reached 6,446.

Out of 4,359 people who had a job, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,354 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Grand Ledge for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed2,08732.4
Employed4,35967.6
Employed in civilian labor force4,35467.5
Employed in armed forces50.08

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