Tri Cities Reporter

47.7 percent of West Pasco 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 35.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total West Pasco population reached 1,028.

Out of 538 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	490	47.7
Employed	538	52.3
Employed in civilian labor force	538	52.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0