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33.7% unemployed in Brandon in 2018

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33.7 percent of Brandon 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 42.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Brandon population reached 18,466.

Out of 12,249 people who had a job, 32 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,217 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Brandon for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed6,21733.7
Employed12,24966.3
Employed in civilian labor force12,21766.2
Employed in armed forces320.17

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