Suffolk Reporter

34.4 percent of Brightwaters 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 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Brightwaters population reached 2,482.

Out of 1,629 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	853	34.4
Employed	1,629	65.6
Employed in civilian labor force	1,629	65.6
Employed in armed forces	0	0