Dakota Times

19.5 percent of Farmington 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 30.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Farmington population reached 16,172.

Out of 13,023 people who had a job, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,996 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	3,149	19.5
Employed	13,023	80.5
Employed in civilian labor force	12,996	80.4
Employed in armed forces	27	0.17