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33.4 percent of Boone 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 less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Boone County population reached 41,526.

Out of 27,675 people who had a job, 39 were employed in the Armed Forces and 27,636 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	13,851	33.4
Employed	27,675	66.6
Employed in civilian labor force	27,636	66.6
Employed in armed forces	39	0.09