Central South Dakota News

27.3 percent of Alpena 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 31.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Alpena population reached 253.

Out of 184 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	69	27.3
Employed	184	72.7
Employed in civilian labor force	184	72.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0