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40.8 percent of Pekin 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Pekin population reached 26,882.

Out of 15,923 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	10,959	40.8
Employed	15,923	59.2
Employed in civilian labor force	15,923	59.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0