South Omaha Times

21.8 percent of La Vista 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 less than the statewide total of 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total La Vista population reached 13,079.

Out of 10,223 people who had a job, 87 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,136 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	2,856	21.8
Employed	10,223	78.2
Employed in civilian labor force	10,136	77.5
Employed in armed forces	87	0.67