East Panhandle Times

37.6 percent of Harpers Ferry residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Harpers Ferry population reached 205.

Out of 128 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	77	37.6
Employed	128	62.4
Employed in civilian labor force	128	62.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0