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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Chambers County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 1,950

5 to 14 years 3,827

15 to 19 years 1,960

20 to 24 years 2,525

25 to 34 years 3,691

35 to 44 years 3,973

45 to 54 years 4,648

55 to 64 years 4,843

65 and older 6,409

Total Population33,826

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates

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65 & Older19%

55 to 64 14%

45 to 54 14%35 to 44

12%

5 to 14 11%

25 to 34 11%

20 to 24 7%

15 to 196%

Under 5 6%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 7,323

Nursery school, preschool 482

Kindergarten 189

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 3,307

High school (grades 9-12) 1,585

College or graduate school 1,760

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP02: Selected Social Characteristics in the United States

Chambers County

Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 23,564

Less than 9th grade 1,352

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3,031

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9,060

Some college, no degree 4,985

Associate’s degree 2,018

Bachelor’s degree 2,200

Graduate or professional degree 918

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Bullock 4,875 4,697 178 3.7% 1,118 1,296

Chambers 15,725 15,283 442 2.8% 2,751 3,193

Coosa 4,591 4,460 131 2.9% 1,338 1,469

Lee 76,626 74,690 1,936 2.5% 15,162 17,098

Macon 7,842 7,514 328 4.2% 2,006 2,334

Russell 23,908 23,247 661 2.8% 6,835 7,496

Tallapoosa 18,959 18,439 520 2.7% 3,135 3,655

Unemployment + Underemployment = Potential Available Labor Pool

Source: LAUS data, County Unemployment Rates, August 2019 Unemployment Data for Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment, and Unemployment Rate Data. Underemployment in Alabama WIA Areas 2018, Published August 2019, CBER @ UA, Underemployment and Available Labor Pool Data.

Chambers County

Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4

OccupationNumber

UnemployedOccupation

NumberUnemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 20Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

3

Team Assemblers 17 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

12Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

2

Customer Service Representatives 11 Roofers 2Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

8 Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 2

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 6 Food Service Managers 2Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 5 General and Operations Managers 2Office Clerks, General 5 Cooks, Restaurant 2Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 5 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2Retail Salespersons 5 Tellers 2Cashiers 5 Bill and Account Collectors 2Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

4 Accountants and Auditors 2

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 3 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

3 Soil and Plant Scientists 1

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3 Chemical Engineers 1

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

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Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4

Occupation# of

ResumesOccupation

# of Resumes

Helpers--Production Workers 59 Registered Nurses 4Team Assemblers 34 Retail Salespersons 4

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 28Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

4

Nursing Assistants 25 Teacher Assistants 3

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 13 Human Resources Specialists 3

Office Clerks, General 13 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 3Customer Service Representatives 12 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3Cashiers 9 Medical Assistants 3Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

9Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

3

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 6 Administrative Services Managers 2Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 5 Construction Managers 2Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

5Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic

2

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

4 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

4 Cooks, Restaurant 2

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4 Cooks, Fast Food 2

Source: Alabama JobLink

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Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2018 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of Ads

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 85 Nursing Assistants 7

Registered Nurses 43Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

7

Customer Service Representatives 30 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 7

Physical Therapists 27 Pharmacy Technicians 6

Occupational Therapy Assistants 19Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

6

Physical Therapist Assistants 19Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

6

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 15 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 6

Cashiers 10 Driver/Sales Workers 6

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 6

Computer User Support Specialists 8 General and Operations Managers 5

Retail Salespersons 8 Sales Managers 5

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

8Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

5

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

8 Medical Assistants 5

Occupational Therapists 7 Carpenters 5

Speech-Language Pathologists 7 Human Resources Managers 4

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

Chambers County

Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth -0.6 -1.1

Age 20-64 Population Growth -7.0 -9.0

Nonagricultural Job Growth -4.0 -5.0

Worker Shortfall 3.0 4.0

Worker Shortfall 423 564

Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama

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2017 Workforce Characteristics

Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share

Less than high school 890 11.1%

High school or equivalent, no college 2,105 26.1%

Some college or Associate degree 1,960 24.3%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 1,251 15.5%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

1, 844 22.9%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 1,844 22.9%

Age 30 to 54 4,408 54.8%

Age 55 or older 1,798 22.3%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 4,198 52.1%

Female 3,852 47.9%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 1,589 19.7%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 3,468 43.1%

More than $3,333 per month 2,993 37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics in Partnership with the Alabama Department of

Labor, Labor Market Information Division.

Chambers County

Occupational Wages

Chambers County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.33 $14.51 $17.87 $22.14

Chambers County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$11.58 $16.20 $19.93 $24.11

Source: Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is based on the 2019 release

of the Occupational Employment Statistics report, employment and wage estimate file. Wage data has been aged using the latest quarterly Employment Cost Index (ECI)

factors. 'NA' indicates data not available for publication.

Chambers County

Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison


Alabama

Total $20,489 $34,756 $45,108 $57,418

Manufacturing $24,677 $37,882 $46,086 $56,789

Chambers County

Total $19,416 $30,187 $37,166 $46,041

Manufacturing $24,083 $33,701 $41,466 $50,156

Lee County

Total $19,293 $31,221 $41,065 $51,951

Manufacturing $26,043 $36,055 $43,284 $51,904

Montgomery County

Total $21,093 $36,094 $45,438 $57,610

Manufacturing $26,838 $37,272 $41,386 $48,660

Source: Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is based on the 2019 release

of the Occupational Employment Statistics report, employment and wage estimate file. Wage data has been aged using the latest quarterly Employment Cost Index (ECI)

factors. 'NA' indicates data not available for publication.

Chambers County

Manufacturing26.7%

Health Care & Social Assistance

12.4%

Retail Trade12.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

9.9%

Educational Services7.1%

Admin & Support &

Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs6.7%

Public Admin6.7%

Professional, Scientific, & Technical

Svcs3.0%

Transportation & Warehousing

2.8%

Remaining Industries with less than

2.8% Share of Total Employment

Chambers County: Industry Distribution

2018

Source: Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics program which is a partnership between the Census Bureau and the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division.

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Industry Total Employment Trend


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Industry Sector Employment Trends


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Retail Trade1,022

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Health Care & Social Assistance

1,028

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Construction

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108 Wholesale Trade70

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Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

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Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

559

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$2,647 $2,621 $2,664 $2,689$2,756 $2,814

$2,924

$3,097$3,236

$3,302

$1,674 $1,744

$1,885 $1,927 $1,966 $1,997 $1,976 $2,064

$2,236

$2,484

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

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Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

26%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 74%

2017 Commuting PatternsIn-Area Labor Force Efficiency



Chambers County

14,086 Workers Living in the County

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Chambers County, AL 3,495 45.0%

Lee County, AL 1,521 20.6%

Troup County, GA 446 4.9%

Russell County, AL 196 2.7%

Tallapoosa County, AL 172 2.5%

Randolph County, AL 172 2.4%

Montgomery County, AL 98 1.3%

Macon County, AL 96 1.2%

Talladega County, AL 87 1.2%

Jefferson County, AL 76 1.2%

All Other Locations 1,130 17.0%



Chambers County

Distance Workers Living in Chambers County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 14,086 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 4,242 30.1%

10 to 24 miles 5,253 37.3%

25 to 50 miles 1,166 8.3%

Greater than 50 miles 3,425 24.3%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



Chambers County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 10,467 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 2,722 26.0%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 5,583 53.3%

Workers Aged 55 or older 2,162 20.7%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less2,279 21.8%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month4,550 43.5%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month3,638 34.8%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class3,075 29.4%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

2,395 22.9%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class4,997 47.7%

6,286

10,4673,619

4,431

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Chambers County, AL 3,619 25.7%

Troup County, GA 2,972 21.1%

Lee County, AL 2,918 20.7%

Montgomery County, AL 599 4.3%

Jefferson County, AL 586 4.2%

Randolph County, AL 275 2.0%

Tallapoosa County, AL 208 1.5%

Russell County, AL 204 1.4%

Madison County, AL 185 1.3%

Shelby County, AL 183 1.3%

All Other Locations 2,337 16.6%



Chambers County

2017 Commuting PatternsNet Commuting Trends, All Industries and Goods Producing Industries



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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

-2,378 -2,226

-1,420 -1,218

-416 -448

-1,208 -1,064

-1,949 -2,107 -2,009 -2,269-1,873 -1,639 -1,459 -1,498

-6,021 -6,079-5,668

-5,046-4,393

-5,048-5,729

-5,239

-6,280

-7,497 -7,588 -7,693

-5,689-6,141 -6,068 -6,036

GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES

Postsecondary Education2017-2018 HS Graduates Enrolled in Alabama Public Colleges

High SchoolHS

Grads

Enrolled in AL Public Colleges

Enrolled in Remedial Course(s)Enrollment

Status

Math Only

English Only

Both TotalFull

Time

Part Time/ Other

Lafayette High School 52 23 14 2 3 19 22 1

Lanett Senior High School 45 19 5 1 3 9 18 1

Valley High School 156 76 24 2 5 31 70 6

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.

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Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions

Chambers County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 921 184

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 4

Business Administration and Management, General 39 6

Psychology, General 23 3

Elementary Education and Teaching 17 2

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14 1

Accounting 13 1

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13 4

Computer and Information Sciences, General 13 2

Social Work 13 0

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 12 1

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

12 4

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. 11 1

Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10 2

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9 2

Mechanical Engineering 9 0

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 13 6 4 23 3,742

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 14 1 15 464

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 11 11 1,082

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 10 10 317

Elementary Education and Teaching 6 2 8 985

Business Administration and Management, General 6 1 7 1,748

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 6 6 149

Business/Commerce, General 1 1 3 5 131

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 4 4 211

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 3 1 4 278

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 4 4 755

Exercise Physiology 4 4 171

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3 1 4 525

Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3 3 275

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 3 3 450

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.

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