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Green Bay Reporter

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

36.5% unemployed in Mattoon in 2018

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36.5 percent of Mattoon 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 33.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Mattoon population reached 299.

Out of 190 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Mattoon for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed10936.5
Employed19063.5
Employed in civilian labor force19063.5
Employed in armed forces00