Anne Arundel Today

25.4 percent of Lake Shore 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 32.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lake Shore population reached 16,377.

Out of 12,219 people who had a job, 152 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,067 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	4,158	25.4
Employed	12,219	74.6
Employed in civilian labor force	12,067	73.7
Employed in armed forces	152	0.93