Athens Reporter

42.6 percent of Nicholson 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 37.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Nicholson population reached 1,322.

Out of 759 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 753 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	563	42.6
Employed	759	57.4
Employed in civilian labor force	753	57
Employed in armed forces	6	0.45