Spartanburg Reporter

37.5 percent of Wellford 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 Wellford population reached 1,948.

Out of 1,217 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,211 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	731	37.5
Employed	1,217	62.5
Employed in civilian labor force	1,211	62.2
Employed in armed forces	6	0.31