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39.7 percent of Essexville 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 Essexville population reached 2,748.

Out of 1,658 people who had a job, 18 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,640 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	1,090	39.7
Employed	1,658	60.3
Employed in civilian labor force	1,640	59.7
Employed in armed forces	18	0.66