Sussex Review

31.7 percent of Sussex County 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 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Sussex County population reached 117,248.

Out of 80,059 people who had a job, 22 were employed in the Armed Forces and 80,037 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	37,189	31.7
Employed	80,059	68.3
Employed in civilian labor force	80,037	68.3
Employed in armed forces	22	0.02