Clay Reporter

27.1 percent of Smithville 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 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Smithville population reached 7,213.

Out of 5,257 people who had a job, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 5,230 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	1,956	27.1
Employed	5,257	72.9
Employed in civilian labor force	5,230	72.5
Employed in armed forces	27	0.37