Somerset Times

45 percent of Watchung residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Watchung population reached 4,781.

Out of 2,628 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	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	2,153	45
Employed	2,628	55
Employed in civilian labor force	2,628	55
Employed in armed forces	0	0