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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

46% unemployed in Clarinda in 2017

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46 percent of Clarinda 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 Clarinda population reached 4,512.

Out of 2,438 people who had a job, 13 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,425 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Clarinda for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed2,07446
Employed2,43854
Employed in civilian labor force2,42553.7
Employed in armed forces130.29

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