Cleveland Reporter

41.2 percent of Cleveland 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Cleveland population reached 309,862.

Out of 182,183 people who had a job, 93 were employed in the Armed Forces and 182,090 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	127,679	41.2
Employed	182,183	58.8
Employed in civilian labor force	182,090	58.8
Employed in armed forces	93	0.03