Johnson City Times

27.6 percent of Gray 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 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Gray population reached 1,712.

Out of 1,240 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	472	27.6
Employed	1,240	72.4
Employed in civilian labor force	1,240	72.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0