Grundy Reporter

36.5 percent of Verona 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Verona population reached 178.

Out of 113 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	65	36.5
Employed	113	63.5
Employed in civilian labor force	113	63.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0