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38.4% unemployed in Medford in 2018

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38.4 percent of Medford 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 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Medford population reached 62,719.

Out of 38,634 people who had a job, 23 were employed in the Armed Forces and 38,611 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Medford for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed24,08538.4
Employed38,63461.6
Employed in civilian labor force38,61161.6
Employed in armed forces230.04

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