Waterloo Times

32.4 percent of Hazleton 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 equal to the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Hazleton population reached 617.

Out of 417 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	200	32.4
Employed	417	67.6
Employed in civilian labor force	417	67.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0