Kankakee Times

39 percent of Kankakee County 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Kankakee County population reached 88,188.

Out of 53,832 people who had a job, 62 were employed in the Armed Forces and 53,770 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	34,356	39
Employed	53,832	61
Employed in civilian labor force	53,770	61
Employed in armed forces	62	0.07