Myrtle Beach Leader

57.7 percent of Pawleys Island 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 greater than the statewide total of 39.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pawleys Island population reached 78.

Out of 33 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	45	57.7
Employed	33	42.3
Employed in civilian labor force	33	42.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0