South Central Reporter

42.8 percent of Gillespie 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Gillespie population reached 2,460.

Out of 1,406 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,397 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,054	42.8
Employed	1,406	57.2
Employed in civilian labor force	1,397	56.8
Employed in armed forces	9	0.37