Sioux City Times

31 percent of Le Mars 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 less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Le Mars population reached 7,721.

Out of 5,331 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	2,390	31
Employed	5,331	69
Employed in civilian labor force	5,331	69
Employed in armed forces	0	0