River Bend Times

33.7 percent of Muscatine 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 greater than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Muscatine population reached 18,301.

Out of 12,142 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	6,159	33.7
Employed	12,142	66.3
Employed in civilian labor force	12,142	66.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0