Central Oregon Times

58.4 percent of Rufus 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 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Rufus population reached 178.

Out of 74 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	104	58.4
Employed	74	41.6
Employed in civilian labor force	74	41.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0