Waco Reporter

35.3 percent of Valley Mills 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Valley Mills population reached 1,058.

Out of 685 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	373	35.3
Employed	685	64.7
Employed in civilian labor force	685	64.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0