SW Iowa Times

38.6 percent of Red Oak 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Red Oak population reached 4,279.

Out of 2,627 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,618 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	1,652	38.6
Employed	2,627	61.4
Employed in civilian labor force	2,618	61.2
Employed in armed forces	9	0.21