Delaware County Review

31.2 percent of Delaware 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Delaware population reached 30,305.

Out of 20,840 people who had a job, 51 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,789 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	9,465	31.2
Employed	20,840	68.8
Employed in civilian labor force	20,789	68.6
Employed in armed forces	51	0.17