Lawrence Reporter

30.6 percent of Lawrence residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Lawrence population reached 79,234.

Out of 54,984 people who had a job, 49 were employed in the Armed Forces and 54,935 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	24,250	30.6
Employed	54,984	69.4
Employed in civilian labor force	54,935	69.3
Employed in armed forces	49	0.06