33.3% unemployed in Hershey in 2017

33.3 percent of Hershey 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 greater than the statewide total of 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Hershey population reached 478.

Out of 319 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.