66.9% unemployed in Fern Forest in 2017

66.9 percent of Fern Forest 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 34.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fern Forest population reached 635.

Out of 210 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	425	66.9
Employed	210	33.1
Employed in civilian labor force	210	33.1
Employed in armed forces	0	0