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38% unemployed in Chicopee in 2018

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38 percent of Chicopee 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 32.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Chicopee population reached 46,011.

Out of 28,534 people who had a job, 112 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,422 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Chicopee for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17,47738
Employed28,53462
Employed in civilian labor force28,42261.8
Employed in armed forces1120.24

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