Nassau Standard

38.5 percent of Oyster Bay Cove 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 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Oyster Bay Cove population reached 1,786.

Out of 1,099 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	687	38.5
Employed	1,099	61.5
Employed in civilian labor force	1,099	61.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0