Emerald Coast Times

47.2 percent of Point Baker 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Point Baker population reached 2,783.

Out of 1,469 people who had a job, 54 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,415 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	1,314	47.2
Employed	1,469	52.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,415	50.8
Employed in armed forces	54	1.9