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36.8 percent of Sharpsville 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 36.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Sharpsville population reached 619.

Out of 391 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	228	36.8
Employed	391	63.2
Employed in civilian labor force	391	63.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0