North Central PA Times

46 percent of Mount Carmel 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 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Mount Carmel population reached 4,819.

Out of 2,602 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	2,217	46
Employed	2,602	54
Employed in civilian labor force	2,602	54
Employed in armed forces	0	0