Clay Reporter

30.8 percent of Avondale 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Avondale population reached 399.

Out of 276 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	123	30.8
Employed	276	69.2
Employed in civilian labor force	276	69.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0