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65.7 percent of Lely residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, 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 2018 the total Lely population reached 3,273.

Out of 1,122 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	2,151	65.7
Employed	1,122	34.3
Employed in civilian labor force	1,122	34.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0