Upper Cumberland Times

43.3 percent of Cookeville 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 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Cookeville population reached 27,912.

Out of 15,820 people who had a job, 65 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,755 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	12,092	43.3
Employed	15,820	56.7
Employed in civilian labor force	15,755	56.4
Employed in armed forces	65	0.23