Burlington Standard

17.2 percent of Fairfax 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 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Fairfax population reached 731.

Out of 605 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	126	17.2
Employed	605	82.8
Employed in civilian labor force	605	82.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0