Manatee Review

47.3 percent of South Bradenton 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 greater than the statewide total of 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total South Bradenton population reached 20,300.

Out of 10,703 people who had a job, 42 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,661 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	9,597	47.3
Employed	10,703	52.7
Employed in civilian labor force	10,661	52.5
Employed in armed forces	42	0.21