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40% unemployed in Hammond in 2017

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40 percent of Hammond 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 Hammond population reached 355.

Out of 213 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 Hammond for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed14240
Employed21360
Employed in civilian labor force21360
Employed in armed forces00

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