North Panhandle Times

38 percent of West Liberty 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 less than the statewide total of 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total West Liberty population reached 1,645.

Out of 1,020 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	625	38
Employed	1,020	62
Employed in civilian labor force	1,020	62
Employed in armed forces	0	0