East Panhandle Times

42.4 percent of Moorefield 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 less than the statewide total of 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Moorefield population reached 2,613.

Out of 1,505 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	1,108	42.4
Employed	1,505	57.6
Employed in civilian labor force	1,505	57.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0