Amherst - Employment




As of the 2000 census, the population 16 years and over (total 7,774) which are in the labor force total 5,555 (71%). The number in the armed forces equal 6 (0.08%). Civilians in the labor force total 5,549 (71%). The civilian labor force that are employed total 5,420 (70%) and that are unemployed total 129 (2%). There are 2,219 (29%) people not in the labor force.

The number of people in the armed forces between 18 to 64 years of age are 12 (0.18% of the population). The total number of veterans are 1,098 (14.90% of the population).

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