South Central Reporter

43.5 percent of Edinburg 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 Edinburg population reached 971.

Out of 549 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 546 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	422	43.5
Employed	549	56.5
Employed in civilian labor force	546	56.2
Employed in armed forces	3	0.31