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36% unemployed in Brooklyn Park in 2017

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36 percent of Brooklyn Park 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 31.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Brooklyn Park population reached 11,809.

Out of 7,556 people who had a job, 56 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,500 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Brooklyn Park for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed4,25336
Employed7,55664
Employed in civilian labor force7,50063.5
Employed in armed forces560.47

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