Sioux Empire Today

27.5 percent of Ward 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 Ward population reached 51.

Out of 37 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	14	27.5
Employed	37	72.5
Employed in civilian labor force	37	72.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0