Northwoods Reporter

40.2 percent of Prairie Farm 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 Prairie Farm population reached 403.

Out of 241 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	162	40.2
Employed	241	59.8
Employed in civilian labor force	241	59.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0