North Iowa Reporter

28.9 percent of Whittemore 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Whittemore population reached 381.

Out of 271 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	110	28.9
Employed	271	71.1
Employed in civilian labor force	271	71.1
Employed in armed forces	0	0