Oxford Reporter

36.3 percent of Thaxton 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 42.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Thaxton population reached 612.

Out of 390 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 388 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	222	36.3
Employed	390	63.7
Employed in civilian labor force	388	63.4
Employed in armed forces	2	0.33