Kane County Reporter

27.1 percent of Carpentersville 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Carpentersville population reached 27,250.

Out of 19,864 people who had a job, 41 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,823 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	7,386	27.1
Employed	19,864	72.9
Employed in civilian labor force	19,823	72.7
Employed in armed forces	41	0.15