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36.5% unemployed in Platteville in 2018

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36.5 percent of Platteville 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 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Platteville population reached 11,072.

Out of 7,032 people who had a job, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,025 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Platteville for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,04036.5
Employed7,03263.5
Employed in civilian labor force7,02563.4
Employed in armed forces70.06

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