Nola Reporter

41.4 percent of Arabi 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 40.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Arabi population reached 3,540.

Out of 2,076 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	1,464	41.4
Employed	2,076	58.6
Employed in civilian labor force	2,076	58.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0