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42.5% unemployed in East Moline in 2017

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42.5 percent of East Moline 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total East Moline population reached 16,590.

Out of 9,544 people who had a job, 25 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,519 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in East Moline for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7,04642.5
Employed9,54457.5
Employed in civilian labor force9,51957.4
Employed in armed forces250.15

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