Sandhills Today

25.5 percent of Stuart 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 30.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Stuart population reached 560.

Out of 417 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	143	25.5
Employed	417	74.5
Employed in civilian labor force	417	74.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0