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36.7 percent of Echo 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 30.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Echo population reached 226.

Out of 143 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 141 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	83	36.7
Employed	143	63.3
Employed in civilian labor force	141	62.4
Employed in armed forces	2	0.88