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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

33.1% unemployed in Oakland in 2017

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33.1 percent of Oakland 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Oakland population reached 1,222.

Out of 817 people who had a job, 5 were employed in the Armed Forces and 812 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Oakland for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed40533.1
Employed81766.9
Employed in civilian labor force81266.4
Employed in armed forces50.41

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