Emerald Coast Times

49.3 percent of Laurel Hill 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Laurel Hill population reached 422.

Out of 214 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	208	49.3
Employed	214	50.7
Employed in civilian labor force	214	50.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0