Eastern Shore Times

20.5 percent of New Church 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 New Church population reached 161.

Out of 128 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	33	20.5
Employed	128	79.5
Employed in civilian labor force	128	79.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0