Lynchburg Reporter

48.5 percent of Belview 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Belview population reached 821.

Out of 423 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	398	48.5
Employed	423	51.5
Employed in civilian labor force	423	51.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0