Providence Reporter

33.8 percent of Pascoag 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 34.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pascoag population reached 4,002.

Out of 2,648 people who had a job, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,640 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	1,354	33.8
Employed	2,648	66.2
Employed in civilian labor force	2,640	66
Employed in armed forces	8	0.2