Palm Coast Times

40.8 percent of Palm Valley 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Palm Valley population reached 17,393.

Out of 10,301 people who had a job, 81 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,220 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	7,092	40.8
Employed	10,301	59.2
Employed in civilian labor force	10,220	58.8
Employed in armed forces	81	0.47