South Sound Times

40.2 percent of Rainier 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 35.6 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Rainier population reached 1,760.

Out of 1,053 people who had a job, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,041 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	707	40.2
Employed	1,053	59.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,041	59.1
Employed in armed forces	12	0.68