Chippewa Valley Times

19.8 percent of Star Prairie 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 33.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Star Prairie population reached 494.

Out of 396 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	98	19.8
Employed	396	80.2
Employed in civilian labor force	396	80.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0