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32.6% unemployed in Alta in 2018

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32.6 percent of Alta 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Alta population reached 1,608.

Out of 1,084 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 Alta for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed52432.6
Employed1,08467.4
Employed in civilian labor force1,08467.4
Employed in armed forces00

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