Anoka Times

25.7 percent of Blaine 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 Blaine population reached 47,714.

Out of 35,454 people who had a job, 56 were employed in the Armed Forces and 35,398 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	12,260	25.7
Employed	35,454	74.3
Employed in civilian labor force	35,398	74.2
Employed in armed forces	56	0.12