Emerald Coast Times

38.2 percent of Freeport 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 less than the statewide total of 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Freeport population reached 2,182.

Out of 1,349 people who had a job, 43 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,306 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	833	38.2
Employed	1,349	61.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,306	59.9
Employed in armed forces	43	2