Illinois Valley Times

36.4 percent of Bureau County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, 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 2017 the total Bureau County population reached 27,107.

Out of 17,252 people who had a job, all 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	9,855	36.4
Employed	17,252	63.6
Employed in civilian labor force	17,252	63.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0