Galesburg Reporter

41.2 percent of Rio 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Rio population reached 177.

Out of 104 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	73	41.2
Employed	104	58.8
Employed in civilian labor force	104	58.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0