Pine Belt Times

44.9 percent of Soso 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 42.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Soso population reached 365.

Out of 201 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 199 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	164	44.9
Employed	201	55.1
Employed in civilian labor force	199	54.5
Employed in armed forces	2	0.55