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45.4% unemployed in East Lansing in 2018

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45.4 percent of East Lansing 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 38.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total East Lansing population reached 45,422.

Out of 24,812 people who had a job, 57 were employed in the Armed Forces and 24,755 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in East Lansing for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed20,61045.4
Employed24,81254.6
Employed in civilian labor force24,75554.5
Employed in armed forces570.13

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