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29.2 percent of Lake Santee 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 less than the statewide total of 36.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lake Santee population reached 689.

Out of 488 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	201	29.2
Employed	488	70.8
Employed in civilian labor force	488	70.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0