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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

40% unemployed in Dayton in 2017

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40 percent of Dayton 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Dayton population reached 432.

Out of 259 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 Dayton for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17340
Employed25960
Employed in civilian labor force25960
Employed in armed forces00

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