Lima Reporter

33.5 percent of Willshire 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 Willshire population reached 331.

Out of 220 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	111	33.5
Employed	220	66.5
Employed in civilian labor force	220	66.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0