Wayne County Today

40.8 percent of Wooster 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Wooster population reached 21,846.

Out of 12,925 people who had a job, all 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	8,921	40.8
Employed	12,925	59.2
Employed in civilian labor force	12,925	59.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0