Hill Country Chronicle

11 percent of Laughlin AFB 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 Laughlin AFB population reached 1,694.

Out of 1,508 people who had a job, 1,159 were employed in the Armed Forces and 349 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	186	11
Employed	1,508	89
Employed in civilian labor force	349	20.6
Employed in armed forces	1,159	68.4