North Central PA Times

42 percent of Benton 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 greater than the statewide total of 37.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Benton population reached 672.

Out of 390 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	282	42
Employed	390	58
Employed in civilian labor force	390	58
Employed in armed forces	0	0