Central Virginia Times

27.6 percent of Ruckersville 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 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ruckersville population reached 954.

Out of 691 people who had a job, 19 were employed in the Armed Forces and 672 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	263	27.6
Employed	691	72.4
Employed in civilian labor force	672	70.4
Employed in armed forces	19	2