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Lake County Gazette

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

30.8% unemployed in Lake County in 2018

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30.8 percent of Lake 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 less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lake County population reached 551,056.

Out of 381,084 people who had a job, 9,738 were employed in the Armed Forces and 371,346 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Lake County for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed169,97230.8
Employed381,08469.2
Employed in civilian labor force371,34667.4
Employed in armed forces9,7381.8

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