Baton Rouge Reporter

80.8 percent of Jackson 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 Jackson population reached 4,498.

Out of 862 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	3,636	80.8
Employed	862	19.2
Employed in civilian labor force	862	19.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0