Dubuque Times

34.3 percent of Dubuque 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 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Dubuque population reached 47,568.

Out of 31,271 people who had a job, 47 were employed in the Armed Forces and 31,224 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	16,297	34.3
Employed	31,271	65.7
Employed in civilian labor force	31,224	65.6
Employed in armed forces	47	0.1