Delaware County Review

31.7 percent of Delaware residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, 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 2017 the total Delaware population reached 29,468.

Out of 20,125 people who had a job, 17 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,108 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	9,343	31.7
Employed	20,125	68.3
Employed in civilian labor force	20,108	68.2
Employed in armed forces	17	0.06