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47.8% unemployed in North Port in 2017

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47.8 percent of North Port 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total North Port population reached 50,918.

Out of 26,589 people who had a job, 30 were employed in the Armed Forces and 26,559 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in North Port for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed24,32947.8
Employed26,58952.2
Employed in civilian labor force26,55952.2
Employed in armed forces300.06

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