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Friday, July 11, 2025

37.5% unemployed in Chicopee in 2017

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37.5 percent of Chicopee 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 32.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Chicopee population reached 46,170.

Out of 28,853 people who had a job, 165 were employed in the Armed Forces and 28,688 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Chicopee for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed17,31737.5
Employed28,85362.5
Employed in civilian labor force28,68862.1
Employed in armed forces1650.36

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