Central Oregon Times

56.6 percent of Fossil 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 Fossil population reached 371.

Out of 161 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	210	56.6
Employed	161	43.4
Employed in civilian labor force	161	43.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0