North Panhandle Times

50.4 percent of Paden City 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 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Paden City population reached 2,508.

Out of 1,243 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	1,265	50.4
Employed	1,243	49.6
Employed in civilian labor force	1,243	49.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0