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37.2 percent of East Peoria 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 East Peoria population reached 19,095.

Out of 11,990 people who had a job, 19 were employed in the Armed Forces and 11,971 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	7,105	37.2
Employed	11,990	62.8
Employed in civilian labor force	11,971	62.7
Employed in armed forces	19	0.1