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Friday, November 15, 2024

43.9% unemployed in Orangeburg in 2018

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43.9 percent of Orangeburg 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Orangeburg population reached 3,709.

Out of 2,082 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 Orangeburg for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,62743.9
Employed2,08256.1
Employed in civilian labor force2,08256.1
Employed in armed forces00

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