Atlantic County Times

35.1 percent of Atlantic County 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 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Atlantic County population reached 217,525.

Out of 141,178 people who had a job, 264 were employed in the Armed Forces and 140,914 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	76,347	35.1
Employed	141,178	64.9
Employed in civilian labor force	140,914	64.8
Employed in armed forces	264	0.12