Lima Reporter

35.6 percent of Bluffton 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Bluffton population reached 3,616.

Out of 2,330 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	1,286	35.6
Employed	2,330	64.4
Employed in civilian labor force	2,330	64.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0