Panama City Reporter

38.8 percent of Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola population reached 1,922.

Out of 1,176 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	746	38.8
Employed	1,176	61.2
Employed in civilian labor force	1,176	61.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0