Outer Banks Times

25.2 percent of Swan Quarter 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 37.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Swan Quarter population reached 254.

Out of 190 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	64	25.2
Employed	190	74.8
Employed in civilian labor force	190	74.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0