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Thursday, September 11, 2025

39% unemployed in Washburn in 2017

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39 percent of Washburn 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 33.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Washburn population reached 1,653.

Out of 1,008 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 Washburn for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed64539
Employed1,00861
Employed in civilian labor force1,00861
Employed in armed forces00

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