New River Valley Times

42.2 percent of Elliston 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Elliston population reached 695.

Out of 402 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	293	42.2
Employed	402	57.8
Employed in civilian labor force	402	57.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0