River Bend Times

26.8 percent of West Liberty 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 less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total West Liberty population reached 2,831.

Out of 2,071 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	760	26.8
Employed	2,071	73.2
Employed in civilian labor force	2,071	73.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0