Sussex Review

42.5 percent of Milton 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 greater than the statewide total of 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Milton population reached 2,337.

Out of 1,344 people who had a job, 13 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,331 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	993	42.5
Employed	1,344	57.5
Employed in civilian labor force	1,331	57
Employed in armed forces	13	0.56