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29.8 percent of Nashua 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 less than the statewide total of 32.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Nashua population reached 73,363.

Out of 51,524 people who had a job, 138 were employed in the Armed Forces and 51,386 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	21,839	29.8
Employed	51,524	70.2
Employed in civilian labor force	51,386	70
Employed in armed forces	138	0.19