Akron Reporter

37.5 percent of Akron 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Akron population reached 160,658.

Out of 100,371 people who had a job, 67 were employed in the Armed Forces and 100,304 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	60,287	37.5
Employed	100,371	62.5
Employed in civilian labor force	100,304	62.4
Employed in armed forces	67	0.04