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57 percent of Buena Vista 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 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Buena Vista population reached 4,775.

Out of 2,051 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	2,724	57
Employed	2,051	43
Employed in civilian labor force	2,051	43
Employed in armed forces	0	0