Little Apple Times

38.2 percent of Centralia 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 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Centralia population reached 453.

Out of 280 people who had a job, all 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	173	38.2
Employed	280	61.8
Employed in civilian labor force	280	61.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0