Luzerne Times

35.6 percent of Kingston 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 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Kingston population reached 10,644.

Out of 6,859 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	3,785	35.6
Employed	6,859	64.4
Employed in civilian labor force	6,859	64.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0