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38.6% unemployed in Bangor in 2017

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38.6 percent of Bangor 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Bangor population reached 27,406.

Out of 16,816 people who had a job, 93 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,723 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Bangor for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed10,59038.6
Employed16,81661.4
Employed in civilian labor force16,72361
Employed in armed forces930.34

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