Westchester Reporter

34.5 percent of Westchester 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Westchester County population reached 778,474.

Out of 509,611 people who had a job, 114 were employed in the Armed Forces and 509,497 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	268,863	34.5
Employed	509,611	65.5
Employed in civilian labor force	509,497	65.4
Employed in armed forces	114	0.01