Buffalo Ledger

37.2 percent of North Boston 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 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total North Boston population reached 2,430.

Out of 1,525 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	905	37.2
Employed	1,525	62.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,525	62.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0