Providence Reporter

38.1 percent of Providence 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 35.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Providence population reached 143,954.

Out of 89,123 people who had a job, 71 were employed in the Armed Forces and 89,052 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	54,831	38.1
Employed	89,123	61.9
Employed in civilian labor force	89,052	61.9
Employed in armed forces	71	0.05