Sioux City Times

30.8 percent of Sioux City 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Sioux City population reached 62,951.

Out of 43,552 people who had a job, 51 were employed in the Armed Forces and 43,501 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	19,399	30.8
Employed	43,552	69.2
Employed in civilian labor force	43,501	69.1
Employed in armed forces	51	0.08