Johnson City Times

56.6 percent of Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain population reached 1,250.

Out of 542 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	708	56.6
Employed	542	43.4
Employed in civilian labor force	542	43.4
Employed in armed forces	0	0