Happy Valley Times

42.7 percent of Clearfield residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Clearfield population reached 4,965.

Out of 2,847 people who had a job, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,840 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	2,118	42.7
Employed	2,847	57.3
Employed in civilian labor force	2,840	57.2
Employed in armed forces	7	0.14