Hopkinsville Times

56.6 percent of Marion 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 40.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Marion population reached 2,454.

Out of 1,065 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	1,389	56.6
Employed	1,065	43.4
Employed in civilian labor force	1,065	43.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0