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23.1 percent of Great Bend 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 29.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Great Bend population reached 52.

Out of 40 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	12	23.1
Employed	40	76.9
Employed in civilian labor force	40	76.9
Employed in armed forces	0	0