SE Texas Times

60.8 percent of Wildwood 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 35.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Wildwood population reached 852.

Out of 334 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	518	60.8
Employed	334	39.2
Employed in civilian labor force	334	39.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0