Mid Coast Times

37 percent of Albany 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 37.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Albany population reached 41,807.

Out of 26,330 people who had a job, 30 were employed in the Armed Forces and 26,300 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	15,477	37
Employed	26,330	63
Employed in civilian labor force	26,300	62.9
Employed in armed forces	30	0.07