Tri Cities Reporter

35 percent of Mesa 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 35.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Mesa population reached 320.

Out of 208 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	112	35
Employed	208	65
Employed in civilian labor force	208	65
Employed in armed forces	0	0