Eastern Shore Times

51.8 percent of Cheriton 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 Cheriton population reached 452.

Out of 218 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	234	51.8
Employed	218	48.2
Employed in civilian labor force	218	48.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0