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24.9% unemployed in Olathe in 2017

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24.9 percent of Olathe 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 less than the statewide total of 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Olathe population reached 99,747.

Out of 74,948 people who had a job, 36 were employed in the Armed Forces and 74,912 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Olathe for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed24,79924.9
Employed74,94875.1
Employed in civilian labor force74,91275.1
Employed in armed forces360.04

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