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66.8 percent of Big Chimney 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 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Big Chimney population reached 413.

Out of 137 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	276	66.8
Employed	137	33.2
Employed in civilian labor force	137	33.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0