Hilton Head Reporter

28.3 percent of Burton 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 39.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Burton population reached 6,222.

Out of 4,463 people who had a job, 183 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,280 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	1,759	28.3
Employed	4,463	71.7
Employed in civilian labor force	4,280	68.8
Employed in armed forces	183	2.9