Oneida Times

41.8 percent of Oneida County 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Oneida County population reached 188,425.

Out of 109,719 people who had a job, 268 were employed in the Armed Forces and 109,451 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	78,706	41.8
Employed	109,719	58.2
Employed in civilian labor force	109,451	58.1
Employed in armed forces	268	0.14