Luzerne Times

39 percent of Luzerne 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 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Luzerne County population reached 262,908.

Out of 160,370 people who had a job, 87 were employed in the Armed Forces and 160,283 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	102,538	39
Employed	160,370	61
Employed in civilian labor force	160,283	61
Employed in armed forces	87	0.03