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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

79.8% unemployed in Sheridan in 2018

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79.8 percent of Sheridan 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Sheridan population reached 2,442.

Out of 493 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 Sheridan for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,94979.8
Employed49320.2
Employed in civilian labor force49320.2
Employed in armed forces00

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