White Sands - Participation Rate

The working population of White Sands had a participation rate of 60.9% in 2016, precipitously declining -21.2% from 77.3% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -19.6% to 75.0%.

Definition: The participation rate measures the total labour force (comprised of those who are employed and unemployed, combined) relative to the size of the working-age population.