Little Apple Times

30.2 percent of Wamego 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 less than the statewide total of 33.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Wamego population reached 3,774.

Out of 2,635 people who had a job, 45 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,590 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	1,139	30.2
Employed	2,635	69.8
Employed in civilian labor force	2,590	68.6
Employed in armed forces	45	1.2