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Friday, June 20, 2025

37% unemployed in Highland Park in 2017

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37 percent of Highland Park 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 Highland Park population reached 23,150.

Out of 14,581 people who had a job, 130 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,451 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Highland Park for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed8,56937
Employed14,58163
Employed in civilian labor force14,45162.4
Employed in armed forces1300.56

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