Whitewater Times

25.3 percent of Lake Ripley 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 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lake Ripley population reached 1,567.

Out of 1,170 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	397	25.3
Employed	1,170	74.7
Employed in civilian labor force	1,170	74.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0