New River Valley Times

31.7 percent of Lafayette 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 Lafayette population reached 586.

Out of 400 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	186	31.7
Employed	400	68.3
Employed in civilian labor force	400	68.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0