North Idaho Times

85.1 percent of Blanchard 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 37.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Blanchard population reached 181.

Out of 27 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	154	85.1
Employed	27	14.9
Employed in civilian labor force	27	14.9
Employed in armed forces	0	0