Mid Valley Reporter

40.5 percent of Dallas 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 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Dallas population reached 12,632.

Out of 7,515 people who had a job, 10 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,505 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	5,117	40.5
Employed	7,515	59.5
Employed in civilian labor force	7,505	59.4
Employed in armed forces	10	0.08