Baton Rouge Reporter

52.6 percent of Norwood 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 40 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Norwood population reached 234.

Out of 111 people who had a job, all 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	123	52.6
Employed	111	47.4
Employed in civilian labor force	111	47.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0