Peoria Standard

35.7 percent of Woodford 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 greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Woodford County population reached 30,489.

Out of 19,619 people who had a job, 16 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,603 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	10,870	35.7
Employed	19,619	64.3
Employed in civilian labor force	19,603	64.3
Employed in armed forces	16	0.05