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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

35.9% unemployed in Lexington in 2018

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35.9 percent of Lexington 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lexington population reached 1,533.

Out of 983 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 Lexington for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed55035.9
Employed98364.1
Employed in civilian labor force98364.1
Employed in armed forces00

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