Central Oregon Times

35.4 percent of Redmond residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, 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 2017 the total Redmond population reached 22,368.

Out of 14,448 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	7,920	35.4
Employed	14,448	64.6
Employed in civilian labor force	14,448	64.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0