Sarasota Review

43.9 percent of South Sarasota 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 Sarasota population reached 4,544.

Out of 2,548 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	43.9
Employed	2,548	56.1
Employed in civilian labor force	2,548	56.1
Employed in armed forces	0	0