Tyler Reporter

40.2 percent of Edom 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Edom population reached 204.

Out of 122 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	82	40.2
Employed	122	59.8
Employed in civilian labor force	122	59.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0