Kitsap Review

42.5 percent of East Port Orchard 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 35.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total East Port Orchard population reached 4,073.

Out of 2,342 people who had a job, 69 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,273 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	1,731	42.5
Employed	2,342	57.5
Employed in civilian labor force	2,273	55.8
Employed in armed forces	69	1.7