Johnson City Times

48.6 percent of Watauga 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 greater than the statewide total of 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Watauga population reached 282.

Out of 145 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	137	48.6
Employed	145	51.4
Employed in civilian labor force	145	51.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0