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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

55.6% unemployed in Shelby in 2018

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55.6 percent of Shelby 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 36.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Shelby population reached 257.

Out of 114 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 Shelby for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed14355.6
Employed11444.4
Employed in civilian labor force11444.4
Employed in armed forces00

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