Oxford Reporter

52.4 percent of Pope 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 greater than the statewide total of 42.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Pope population reached 185.

Out of 88 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	97	52.4
Employed	88	47.6
Employed in civilian labor force	88	47.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0