Dupage Policy Journal

29.2 percent of Addison 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 Addison population reached 28,433.

Out of 20,131 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 20,122 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	8,302	29.2
Employed	20,131	70.8
Employed in civilian labor force	20,122	70.8
Employed in armed forces	9	0.03