Mid Valley Reporter

40.7 percent of Hayesville residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Hayesville population reached 16,623.

Out of 9,862 people who had a job, 33 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,829 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	6,761	40.7
Employed	9,862	59.3
Employed in civilian labor force	9,829	59.1
Employed in armed forces	33	0.2