North Idaho Times

43.2 percent of Ponderay 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 37.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Ponderay population reached 863.

Out of 490 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 487 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	373	43.2
Employed	490	56.8
Employed in civilian labor force	487	56.4
Employed in armed forces	3	0.35