Emerald Coast Times

37.3 percent of Pace 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Pace population reached 17,139.

Out of 10,739 people who had a job, 281 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,458 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	6,400	37.3
Employed	10,739	62.7
Employed in civilian labor force	10,458	61
Employed in armed forces	281	1.6