Aiken Times

47.2 percent of Aiken 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 greater than the statewide total of 39.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Aiken population reached 25,808.

Out of 13,619 people who had a job, 84 were employed in the Armed Forces and 13,535 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	12,189	47.2
Employed	13,619	52.8
Employed in civilian labor force	13,535	52.4
Employed in armed forces	84	0.33