North Iowa Reporter

34.3 percent of Denver 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 Denver population reached 1,306.

Out of 858 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 856 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	448	34.3
Employed	858	65.7
Employed in civilian labor force	856	65.5
Employed in armed forces	2	0.15