Hernando Reporter

58.7 percent of Brooksville 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 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Brooksville population reached 6,544.

Out of 2,702 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,693 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	3,842	58.7
Employed	2,702	41.3
Employed in civilian labor force	2,693	41.2
Employed in armed forces	9	0.14