North Idaho Times

26.8 percent of Kootenai 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 less than the statewide total of 37.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Kootenai population reached 656.

Out of 480 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	176	26.8
Employed	480	73.2
Employed in civilian labor force	480	73.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0