Eastern Shore Times

39.8 percent of Bloxom 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 Bloxom population reached 357.

Out of 215 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	142	39.8
Employed	215	60.2
Employed in civilian labor force	215	60.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0