Central Montana Times

16.3 percent of Malmstrom AFB 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 36.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Malmstrom AFB population reached 2,816.

Out of 2,357 people who had a job, 1,418 were employed in the Armed Forces and 939 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	459	16.3
Employed	2,357	83.7
Employed in civilian labor force	939	33.3
Employed in armed forces	1,418	50.4