Marion-Morrow Times

36.6 percent of Prospect 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Prospect population reached 759.

Out of 481 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	278	36.6
Employed	481	63.4
Employed in civilian labor force	481	63.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0