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32.7% unemployed in Brandon in 2017

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32.7 percent of Brandon 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 less than the statewide total of 42.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Brandon population reached 18,030.

Out of 12,140 people who had a job, 39 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,101 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Brandon for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5,89032.7
Employed12,14067.3
Employed in civilian labor force12,10167.1
Employed in armed forces390.22

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