Clay Reporter

32.7 percent of Gladstone 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 36.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Gladstone population reached 21,879.

Out of 14,731 people who had a job, 51 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,680 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	7,148	32.7
Employed	14,731	67.3
Employed in civilian labor force	14,680	67.1
Employed in armed forces	51	0.23