Cedar Rapids Today

28.3 percent of Marion 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Marion population reached 30,338.

Out of 21,753 people who had a job, 39 were employed in the Armed Forces and 21,714 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	8,585	28.3
Employed	21,753	71.7
Employed in civilian labor force	21,714	71.6
Employed in armed forces	39	0.13