Nortex Times

29.7 percent of St. Jo 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total St. Jo population reached 725.

Out of 510 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	215	29.7
Employed	510	70.3
Employed in civilian labor force	510	70.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0