Allegheny Highlands Today

50.2 percent of Keyser 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 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Keyser population reached 4,251.

Out of 2,116 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	2,135	50.2
Employed	2,116	49.8
Employed in civilian labor force	2,116	49.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0