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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

23.3% unemployed in High Ridge in 2017

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23.3 percent of High Ridge 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total High Ridge population reached 3,184.

Out of 2,442 people who had a job, 14 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,428 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in High Ridge for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed74223.3
Employed2,44276.7
Employed in civilian labor force2,42876.3
Employed in armed forces140.44

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