New River Valley Times

31.4 percent of Riner 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 33.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Riner population reached 614.

Out of 421 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	193	31.4
Employed	421	68.6
Employed in civilian labor force	421	68.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0