South Bend Times

35.6 percent of South Bend 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 South Bend population reached 76,788.

Out of 49,474 people who had a job, 35 were employed in the Armed Forces and 49,439 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	27,314	35.6
Employed	49,474	64.4
Employed in civilian labor force	49,439	64.4
Employed in armed forces	35	0.05