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45.3 percent of Peña Blanca 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 greater than the statewide total of 41.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Peña Blanca population reached 461.

Out of 252 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	209	45.3
Employed	252	54.7
Employed in civilian labor force	252	54.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0