South Bend Times

34.3 percent of Granger 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 36.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Granger population reached 23,462.

Out of 15,415 people who had a job, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,388 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	8,047	34.3
Employed	15,415	65.7
Employed in civilian labor force	15,388	65.6
Employed in armed forces	27	0.12