Cape Cod Ledger

38.4 percent of West Yarmouth 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 West Yarmouth population reached 4,668.

Out of 2,877 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	1,791	38.4
Employed	2,877	61.6
Employed in civilian labor force	2,877	61.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0