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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

49.7% unemployed in Roma in 2017

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49.7 percent of Roma 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Roma population reached 8,243.

Out of 4,150 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 Roma for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,09349.7
Employed4,15050.3
Employed in civilian labor force4,15050.3
Employed in armed forces00

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