Sioux Empire Today

18.3 percent of Letcher 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 Letcher population reached 180.

Out of 147 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	33	18.3
Employed	147	81.7
Employed in civilian labor force	147	81.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0