Newark Reporter

38.3 percent of Newark 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 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Newark population reached 218,085.

Out of 134,482 people who had a job, 32 were employed in the Armed Forces and 134,450 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	83,603	38.3
Employed	134,482	61.7
Employed in civilian labor force	134,450	61.7
Employed in armed forces	32	0.01