Battle Creek Times

42 percent of Burlington 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 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Burlington population reached 224.

Out of 130 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	94	42
Employed	130	58
Employed in civilian labor force	130	58
Employed in armed forces	0	0