Galesburg Reporter

35.7 percent of Alexis 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Alexis population reached 705.

Out of 453 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 451 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	252	35.7
Employed	453	64.3
Employed in civilian labor force	451	64
Employed in armed forces	2	0.28