Springfield City Wire

35.6 percent of Westfield 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 32.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Westfield population reached 34,870.

Out of 22,455 people who had a job, 39 were employed in the Armed Forces and 22,416 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	12,415	35.6
Employed	22,455	64.4
Employed in civilian labor force	22,416	64.3
Employed in armed forces	39	0.11