As of the 2000 census, the population 16 years and over (total 29,679) which are in the labor force total 17,811 (60%). The number in the armed forces equal 9 (0.03%). Civilians in the labor force total 17,802 (60%). The civilian labor force that are employed total 17,205 (58%) and that are unemployed total 597 (2%). There are 11,868 (40%) people not in the labor force.

The number of people in the armed forces between 18 to 64 years of age are 18 (0.08% of the population). The total number of veterans are 2,582 (8.83% of the population).