Rutherford Times

25.8 percent of La Vergne 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 less than the statewide total of 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total La Vergne population reached 25,507.

Out of 18,914 people who had a job, 51 were employed in the Armed Forces and 18,863 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	6,593	25.8
Employed	18,914	74.2
Employed in civilian labor force	18,863	74
Employed in armed forces	51	0.2