Emerald Coast Times

27.8 percent of Valparaiso 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Valparaiso population reached 3,983.

Out of 2,874 people who had a job, 835 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,039 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	1,109	27.8
Employed	2,874	72.2
Employed in civilian labor force	2,039	51.2
Employed in armed forces	835	21