Union County Review

30.6 percent of Plainfield 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 Plainfield population reached 39,065.

Out of 27,095 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	11,970	30.6
Employed	27,095	69.4
Employed in civilian labor force	27,095	69.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0