SW Iowa Times

38.8 percent of Anita 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 Anita population reached 917.

Out of 561 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	356	38.8
Employed	561	61.2
Employed in civilian labor force	561	61.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0