North Iowa Reporter

33.6 percent of Kanawha 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 greater than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Kanawha population reached 640.

Out of 425 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	215	33.6
Employed	425	66.4
Employed in civilian labor force	425	66.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0