Mansfield Times

39.2 percent of Ashland 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ashland population reached 16,662.

Out of 10,124 people who had a job, 38 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,086 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	6,538	39.2
Employed	10,124	60.8
Employed in civilian labor force	10,086	60.5
Employed in armed forces	38	0.23