Rocky Mount Today

27.3 percent of Macon 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 37.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Macon population reached 139.

Out of 101 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	38	27.3
Employed	101	72.7
Employed in civilian labor force	101	72.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0