New River Valley Times

26.8 percent of Cascades 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 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Cascades population reached 9,190.

Out of 6,725 people who had a job, 15 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,710 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	2,465	26.8
Employed	6,725	73.2
Employed in civilian labor force	6,710	73
Employed in armed forces	15	0.16