Lafayette Times

50.8 percent of West 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 greater than the statewide total of 36.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total West Lafayette population reached 41,094.

Out of 20,202 people who had a job, 71 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,131 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	20,892	50.8
Employed	20,202	49.2
Employed in civilian labor force	20,131	49
Employed in armed forces	71	0.17