Central South Dakota News

32.8 percent of Hitchcock 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 greater than the statewide total of 31.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Hitchcock population reached 122.

Out of 82 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	40	32.8
Employed	82	67.2
Employed in civilian labor force	82	67.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0