Newark Reporter

34.1 percent of Essex 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 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Essex County population reached 624,970.

Out of 411,611 people who had a job, 90 were employed in the Armed Forces and 411,521 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	213,359	34.1
Employed	411,611	65.9
Employed in civilian labor force	411,521	65.8
Employed in armed forces	90	0.01