Aiken Times

39.8 percent of New Ellenton 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 39.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total New Ellenton population reached 1,725.

Out of 1,039 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	686	39.8
Employed	1,039	60.2
Employed in civilian labor force	1,039	60.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0