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51 percent of Indian River Estates 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Indian River Estates population reached 5,743.

Out of 2,815 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	2,928	51
Employed	2,815	49
Employed in civilian labor force	2,815	49
Employed in armed forces	0	0