Abilene Times

48.3 percent of Blackwell 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Blackwell population reached 209.

Out of 108 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	101	48.3
Employed	108	51.7
Employed in civilian labor force	108	51.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0