Oneida Times

42 percent of Utica 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Utica population reached 47,147.

Out of 27,348 people who had a job, 18 were employed in the Armed Forces and 27,330 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	19,799	42
Employed	27,348	58
Employed in civilian labor force	27,330	58
Employed in armed forces	18	0.04