West Twin Cities

24.8 percent of Silver Lake 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 30.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Silver Lake population reached 664.

Out of 499 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	165	24.8
Employed	499	75.2
Employed in civilian labor force	499	75.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0