Olympic Times

44.2 percent of Port Angeles 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 35.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Port Angeles population reached 15,830.

Out of 8,835 people who had a job, 128 were employed in the Armed Forces and 8,707 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	6,995	44.2
Employed	8,835	55.8
Employed in civilian labor force	8,707	55
Employed in armed forces	128	0.81