Cedar Rapids Today

63.8 percent of Watkins 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 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Watkins population reached 116.

Out of 42 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	74	63.8
Employed	42	36.2
Employed in civilian labor force	42	36.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0