Madison Reporter

17.4 percent of Dane 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 less than the statewide total of 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Dane population reached 866.

Out of 715 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 713 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	151	17.4
Employed	715	82.6
Employed in civilian labor force	713	82.3
Employed in armed forces	2	0.23