Muncie Reporter

42.7 percent of Hartford City 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Hartford City population reached 4,788.

Out of 2,742 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	2,046	42.7
Employed	2,742	57.3
Employed in civilian labor force	2,742	57.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0