Allegheny Highlands Today

55.2 percent of Alderson 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 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Alderson population reached 972.

Out of 435 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	537	55.2
Employed	435	44.8
Employed in civilian labor force	435	44.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0