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35% unemployed in Rockford in 2018

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35 percent of Rockford 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Rockford population reached 782.

Out of 508 people who had a job, 8 were employed in the Armed Forces and 500 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Rockford for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed27435
Employed50865
Employed in civilian labor force50063.9
Employed in armed forces81

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