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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

31.6% unemployed in Shelby in 2017

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31.6 percent of Shelby 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 less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Shelby population reached 532.

Out of 364 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 Shelby for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed16831.6
Employed36468.4
Employed in civilian labor force36468.4
Employed in armed forces00

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