South County Times

30.8 percent of Watch Hill 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 34.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Watch Hill population reached 169.

Out of 117 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	52	30.8
Employed	117	69.2
Employed in civilian labor force	117	69.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0