Cape Cod Ledger

51.8 percent of Chatham 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 32.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Chatham population reached 1,370.

Out of 661 people who had a job, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 650 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	709	51.8
Employed	661	48.2
Employed in civilian labor force	650	47.4
Employed in armed forces	11	0.8