North Iowa Reporter

27.5 percent of Janesville 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 less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Janesville population reached 690.

Out of 500 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	190	27.5
Employed	500	72.5
Employed in civilian labor force	500	72.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0