Pine Belt Times

49 percent of New Augusta 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 New Augusta population reached 551.

Out of 281 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	270	49
Employed	281	51
Employed in civilian labor force	281	51
Employed in armed forces	0	0