Manatee Review

38.6 percent of Wauchula 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Wauchula population reached 3,870.

Out of 2,378 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	1,492	38.6
Employed	2,378	61.4
Employed in civilian labor force	2,378	61.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0