Union County Review

31.7 percent of Union City 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 Union City population reached 54,551.

Out of 37,264 people who had a job, 43 were employed in the Armed Forces and 37,221 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	17,287	31.7
Employed	37,264	68.3
Employed in civilian labor force	37,221	68.2
Employed in armed forces	43	0.08