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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

45.7% unemployed in Mercer in 2018

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45.7 percent of Mercer 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 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Mercer population reached 267.

Out of 145 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 Mercer for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed12245.7
Employed14554.3
Employed in civilian labor force14554.3
Employed in armed forces00

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