Hill Country Chronicle

39.2 percent of Uvalde 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Uvalde population reached 11,988.

Out of 7,293 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	4,695	39.2
Employed	7,293	60.8
Employed in civilian labor force	7,293	60.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0