Sioux Empire Today

9.3 percent of Tea 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 31.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Tea population reached 3,183.

Out of 2,888 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	295	9.3
Employed	2,888	90.7
Employed in civilian labor force	2,888	90.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0