Northwoods Reporter

42.5 percent of Birchwood 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 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Birchwood population reached 280.

Out of 161 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	119	42.5
Employed	161	57.5
Employed in civilian labor force	161	57.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0