Anoka Times

28.5 percent of Coon Rapids 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 30.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Coon Rapids population reached 50,236.

Out of 35,925 people who had a job, 25 were employed in the Armed Forces and 35,900 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	14,311	28.5
Employed	35,925	71.5
Employed in civilian labor force	35,900	71.5
Employed in armed forces	25	0.05