Anoka Times

27.9 percent of Coon Rapids residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Coon Rapids population reached 50,033.

Out of 36,070 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	13,963	27.9
Employed	36,070	72.1
Employed in civilian labor force	36,070	72.1
Employed in armed forces	0	0