South Bend Times

32.7 percent of Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka population reached 39,153.

Out of 26,335 people who had a job, 64 were employed in the Armed Forces and 26,271 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	12,818	32.7
Employed	26,335	67.3
Employed in civilian labor force	26,271	67.1
Employed in armed forces	64	0.16