Tri Cities Reporter

31.3 percent of Pasco residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 35.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pasco population reached 48,911.

Out of 33,588 people who had a job, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 33,585 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	15,323	31.3
Employed	33,588	68.7
Employed in civilian labor force	33,585	68.7
Employed in armed forces	3	0.01