Illinois Valley Times

34.3 percent of Standard 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Standard population reached 207.

Out of 136 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 134 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	71	34.3
Employed	136	65.7
Employed in civilian labor force	134	64.7
Employed in armed forces	2	0.97