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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

57.2% unemployed in Capitan in 2017

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57.2 percent of Capitan 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 41.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Capitan population reached 1,146.

Out of 491 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 Capitan for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed65557.2
Employed49142.8
Employed in civilian labor force49142.8
Employed in armed forces00

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