River Bend Times

30.3 percent of Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake population reached 178.

Out of 124 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	54	30.3
Employed	124	69.7
Employed in civilian labor force	124	69.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0