Johnson City Times

39.3 percent of Johnson City 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 greater than the statewide total of 38.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Johnson City population reached 54,578.

Out of 33,115 people who had a job, 44 were employed in the Armed Forces and 33,071 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	21,463	39.3
Employed	33,115	60.7
Employed in civilian labor force	33,071	60.6
Employed in armed forces	44	0.08