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28.6% unemployed in Oak Park in 2017

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28.6 percent of Oak Park 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Oak Park population reached 40,734.

Out of 29,093 people who had a job, 15 were employed in the Armed Forces and 29,078 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Oak Park for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed11,64128.6
Employed29,09371.4
Employed in civilian labor force29,07871.4
Employed in armed forces150.04

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