Sarasota Review

43.4 percent of South Sarasota 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 greater than the statewide total of 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total South Sarasota population reached 4,598.

Out of 2,602 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	1,996	43.4
Employed	2,602	56.6
Employed in civilian labor force	2,602	56.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0