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37% unemployed in Cape Girardeau County in 2018

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37 percent of Cape Girardeau County 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 equal to the statewide total of 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Cape Girardeau County population reached 63,224.

Out of 39,806 people who had a job, 138 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,668 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Cape Girardeau County for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed23,41837
Employed39,80663
Employed in civilian labor force39,66862.7
Employed in armed forces1380.22

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