Lafayette Times

48.9 percent of West Lafayette 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total West Lafayette population reached 43,020.

Out of 21,999 people who had a job, 77 were employed in the Armed Forces and 21,922 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	21,021	48.9
Employed	21,999	51.1
Employed in civilian labor force	21,922	51
Employed in armed forces	77	0.18