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Thursday, October 23, 2025

36% unemployed in Lexington in 2017

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36 percent of Lexington 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Lexington population reached 1,636.

Out of 1,047 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 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed58936
Employed1,04764
Employed in civilian labor force1,04764
Employed in armed forces00

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