Plymouth Reporter

27.5 percent of Marshfield 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 32.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Marshfield population reached 3,585.

Out of 2,599 people who had a job, 17 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,582 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	986	27.5
Employed	2,599	72.5
Employed in civilian labor force	2,582	72
Employed in armed forces	17	0.47