Mid Valley Reporter

33.5 percent of Stayton 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 less than the statewide total of 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Stayton population reached 5,652.

Out of 3,758 people who had a job, 52 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,706 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	1,894	33.5
Employed	3,758	66.5
Employed in civilian labor force	3,706	65.6
Employed in armed forces	52	0.92