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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

34.1% unemployed in Echo in 2017

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34.1 percent of Echo 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 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Echo population reached 211.

Out of 139 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 137 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Echo for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7234.1
Employed13965.9
Employed in civilian labor force13764.9
Employed in armed forces20.95

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