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58.3% unemployed in Atlanta in 2017

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58.3 percent of Atlanta 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 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Atlanta population reached 741.

Out of 309 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 Atlanta for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed43258.3
Employed30941.7
Employed in civilian labor force30941.7
Employed in armed forces00

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