Lawrence Reporter

29.6 percent of Lawrence 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 33.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lawrence population reached 80,536.

Out of 56,692 people who had a job, 89 were employed in the Armed Forces and 56,603 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	23,844	29.6
Employed	56,692	70.4
Employed in civilian labor force	56,603	70.3
Employed in armed forces	89	0.11