Employment

Employment Information

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Employment Conditions

While the federal government remains a driving force in Kitsap County, trade and service sectors have gained significant ground in adding to a diversified economic base. Total employment has increased almost 250 percent in the past 20 years, from 29,090 in 1970 to 72,400 in 1999. The civilian labor force (sum of the employed and unemployed civilians 16 years and older that reside in the county) is 93,300. The unemployment rate of 5.0% (Nov 2001), for the Kitsap County area is at one of the lowest levels in several years.