South County Times

32.9 percent of Westerly 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 35.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Westerly population reached 14,826.

Out of 9,949 people who had a job, 31 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,918 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	4,877	32.9
Employed	9,949	67.1
Employed in civilian labor force	9,918	66.9
Employed in armed forces	31	0.21