Moses Lake Today

27.6 percent of Desert Aire 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 35.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Desert Aire population reached 1,904.

Out of 1,379 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	525	27.6
Employed	1,379	72.4
Employed in civilian labor force	1,379	72.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0