Anoka Times

30 percent of Ham Lake 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 less than the statewide total of 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Ham Lake population reached 12,597.

Out of 8,823 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	3,774	30
Employed	8,823	70
Employed in civilian labor force	8,823	70
Employed in armed forces	0	0