St. Charles Times

32.1 percent of St. Charles 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 less than the statewide total of 37 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total St. Charles population reached 58,429.

Out of 39,647 people who had a job, 24 were employed in the Armed Forces and 39,623 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	18,782	32.1
Employed	39,647	67.9
Employed in civilian labor force	39,623	67.8
Employed in armed forces	24	0.04