Illinois Valley Times

37.2 percent of Bureau County 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Bureau County population reached 26,980.

Out of 16,940 people who had a job, 11 were employed in the Armed Forces and 16,929 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	10,040	37.2
Employed	16,940	62.8
Employed in civilian labor force	16,929	62.7
Employed in armed forces	11	0.04