Muncie Reporter

42.2 percent of Muncie 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 36.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Muncie population reached 58,841.

Out of 33,986 people who had a job, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 33,965 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	24,855	42.2
Employed	33,986	57.8
Employed in civilian labor force	33,965	57.7
Employed in armed forces	21	0.04