Central Montana Times

45.3 percent of Fairfield 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 36.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fairfield population reached 541.

Out of 296 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	245	45.3
Employed	296	54.7
Employed in civilian labor force	296	54.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0