Lake County Gazette

35 percent of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake population reached 8,797.

Out of 5,717 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	3,080	35
Employed	5,717	65
Employed in civilian labor force	5,717	65
Employed in armed forces	0	0