Illinois Valley Times

32.3 percent of Tonica 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Tonica population reached 567.

Out of 384 people who had a job, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 382 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	183	32.3
Employed	384	67.7
Employed in civilian labor force	382	67.4
Employed in armed forces	2	0.35