Lafayette Times

29.6 percent of Lafayette 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 36.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Lafayette population reached 57,652.

Out of 40,561 people who had a job, 54 were employed in the Armed Forces and 40,507 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	17,091	29.6
Employed	40,561	70.4
Employed in civilian labor force	40,507	70.3
Employed in armed forces	54	0.09