Northern Neck Times

34.2 percent of Lancaster 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 33.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Lancaster population reached 73.

Out of 48 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	25	34.2
Employed	48	65.8
Employed in civilian labor force	48	65.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0