27.1% unemployed in Carol Stream in 2017
27.1 percent of Carol Stream 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Carol Stream population reached 32,253.
Out of 23,507 people who had a job, 47 were employed in the Armed Forces and 23,460 belonged to the civilian labor force.
The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.
Employment status in Carol Stream for 2017
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Not employed | 8,746 | 27.1 |
| Employed | 23,507 | 72.9 |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 23,460 | 72.7 |
| Employed in armed forces | 47 | 0.15 |