Will County Gazette

29.7 percent of Preston Heights 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 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Preston Heights population reached 1,992.

Out of 1,401 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	591	29.7
Employed	1,401	70.3
Employed in civilian labor force	1,401	70.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0