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38.2 percent of Akron 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 38.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Akron population reached 351.

Out of 217 people who had a job, all 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	134	38.2
Employed	217	61.8
Employed in civilian labor force	217	61.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0