Will County Gazette

27.3 percent of New Lenox 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 New Lenox population reached 19,943.

Out of 14,489 people who had a job, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,477 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	5,454	27.3
Employed	14,489	72.7
Employed in civilian labor force	14,477	72.6
Employed in armed forces	12	0.06