North Idaho Times

40.8 percent of Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood population reached 726.

Out of 430 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	296	40.8
Employed	430	59.2
Employed in civilian labor force	430	59.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0