Kokomo Standard

41.7 percent of Kokomo 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 Kokomo population reached 46,617.

Out of 27,176 people who had a job, 62 were employed in the Armed Forces and 27,114 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	19,441	41.7
Employed	27,176	58.3
Employed in civilian labor force	27,114	58.2
Employed in armed forces	62	0.13