Panama City Reporter

41.5 percent of Panama 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 greater than the statewide total of 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Panama City population reached 29,720.

Out of 17,400 people who had a job, 122 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,278 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	12,320	41.5
Employed	17,400	58.5
Employed in civilian labor force	17,278	58.1
Employed in armed forces	122	0.41