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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Washington County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 616

5 to 14 years 2,311

15 to 19 years 1,203

20 to 24 years 1,044

25 to 34 years 1,696

35 to 44 years 1,762

45 to 54 years 2,475

55 to 64 years 2,498

65 and older 3,038

Total Population16,643

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

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65 & Older18%

55 to 64 15%

45 to 54 15%

5 to 14 14%

35 to 44 11%

25 to 34 10%

15 to 197%

20 to 24 6%

Under 5 4%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 3,911

Nursery school, preschool 276

Kindergarten 180

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 1,822

High school (grades 9-12) 901

College or graduate school 732

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

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Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 11,469

Less than 9th grade 719

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,524

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 4,954

Some college, no degree 2,052

Associate’s degree 944

Bachelor’s degree 771

Graduate or professional degree 505

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Baldwin 99,114 96,680 2,434 2.5% 21,656 24,090

Choctaw 5,294 5,090 204 3.9% 1,089 1,293

Clarke 7,647 7,199 448 5.9% 1,627 2,075

Conecuh 4,558 4,387 171 3.8% 1,307 1,478

Escambia 14,657 14,156 501 3.4% 2,732 3,233

Mobile 191,334 184,669 6,665 3.5% 38,411 45,076

Monroe 7,205 6,878 327 4.5% 1,678 2,005

Washington 6,705 6,405 300 4.5% 2,562 2,862

Wilcox 2,692 2,505 187 6.9% 524 711

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.

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Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4

OccupationNumber

UnemployedOccupation

NumberUnemployed

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 9 Cooks, Fast Food 2Millwrights 7 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 6Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

2

Structural Iron and Steel Workers 6 Cooks, Restaurant 2Construction Laborers 6 Pharmacy Technicians 2

Boilermakers 5Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

2

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5 Carpenters 2Nursing Assistants 4 Medical Assistants 2Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

4Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

2

Office Clerks, General 4 Administrative Services Managers 2Helpers--Electricians 4 Crane and Tower Operators 2Cashiers 4 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

4Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

2

Electricians 3 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 2

Teacher Assistants 3 Retail Salespersons 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

Construction Laborers 72Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

6

Cashiers 42Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

6

Customer Service Representatives 42 Medical Assistants 6Helpers--Production Workers 39 Registered Nurses 6Nursing Assistants 17 Security Guards 6

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 11Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

5

Office Clerks, General 11 Helpers--Electricians 5

Boilermakers 10Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

5

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

10Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

5

Electricians 8 Millwrights 5Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

8Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

5

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7 Chemical Technicians 4Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 7 Crane and Tower Operators 4Chemical Plant and System Operators 6 Dental Assistants 4Cooks, Fast Food 6 Helpers--Carpenters 4

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

Industrial Engineers 77 Construction Laborers 7

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 28 Helpers--Electricians 6

Mechanical Engineers 23 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Techs 5

Physical Therapists 21 Security Guards 5

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 16 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 5

Electrical Engineers 15 Architectural and Engineering Managers 4

Logisticians 14 Carpenters 4

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 13Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

3

Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 11 Office Clerks, General 3

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

10Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

3

Electricians 9Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

3

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

9Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

3

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

3

Network & Computer Sys Administrators 7 General and Operations Managers 2

Occupational Therapists 7 Construction Managers 2

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth -6.1 -7.9

Age 20-64 Population Growth -11.1 -14.5

Nonagricultural Job Growth 9.5 11.3

Worker Shortfall 20.6 25.8

Worker Shortfall 1,271 1,590

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 304 8.8%

High school or equivalent, no college 993 28.8%

Some college or Associate degree 963 27.9%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 686 19.9%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

503 14.6%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 503 14.6%

Age 30 to 54 1,953 56.6%

Age 55 or older 993 28.8%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 2,054 59.6%

Female 1,395 40.4%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 516 15.0%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 928 25.9%

More than $3,333 per month 2,005 58.1%

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.

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Occupational Wages

Washington County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$13.36 $23.43 $27.16 $34.07

Washington County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$29.15 $38.36 $40.30 $45.87

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.

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Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison


Alabama

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

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

Washington County

Total $27,786 $48,746 $56,506 $70,867

Manufacturing $60,628 $79,783 $83,813 $95,405

Baldwin County

Total $20,099 $29,828 $38,155 $47,184

Manufacturing $22,298 $34,843 $40,628 $49,793

Mobile County

Total $21,029 $36,375 $45,914 $58,355

Manufacturing $33,229 $55,120 $59,501 $72,636

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.

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Manufacturing28.4%

Educational Services15.1%

Utilities7.3%

Health Care & Social

Assistance6.8%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

6.3%

Retail Trade6.2%

Public Admin6.0%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs5.9%

Wholesale Trade5.4%

Construction4.2%

Remaining Industries with less than

4.2% Share of Total Employment

Washington County: % Share of Total Employment2018

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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Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$4,433 $4,395 $4,446

$4,848$5,017 $4,971

$5,156 $5,230 $5,333 $5,400

$2,509 $2,668 $2,690

$3,104 $3,269

$2,657 $2,863

$3,310 $3,133

$3,020

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

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2017 Commuting PatternsIn-Area Labor Force Efficiency



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5,706 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

28%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 72%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Washington County, AL 1,578 45.8%

Mobile County, AL 673 19.5%

Clarke County, AL 293 8.5%

Baldwin County, AL 144 4.2%

Choctaw County, AL 95 2.8%

Jefferson County, AL 56 1.6%

Wayne County, MS 51 1.5%

Tuscaloosa County, AL 36 1.0%

Greene County, MS 34 1.0%

Jones County, MS 32 0.9%

All Other Locations 457 13.3%



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Distance Workers Living inWashington County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 5,706 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 904 15.8%

10 to 24 miles 1,394 24.4%

25 to 50 miles 1,427 25.0%

Greater than 50 miles 1,981 34.7%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



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Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 4,128 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 988 23.9%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 2,258 54.7%

Workers Aged 55 or older 882 21.4%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less841 20.4%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month1,468 35.6%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month1,819 44.1%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class1,299 31.5%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

893 21.6%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class1,936 46.9%

1,871

1,578

4,128

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Mobile County, AL 1,758 30.8%

Washington County, AL 1,578 27.7%

Clarke County, AL 461 8.1%

Baldwin County, AL 184 3.2%

Jefferson County, AL 160 2.8%

Wayne County, MS 147 2.6%

Escambia County, FL 124 2.2%

Montgomery County, AL 118 2.1%

Choctaw County, AL 104 1.8%

Covington County, AL 61 1.1%

All Other Locations 1,011 17.7%



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-6,481 -6,364

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-2,200 -2,446 -2,257

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1,158 999531

-1,295 -1,413 -1,161

-372 -521 -439

ALL INDUSTRIES GOODS PRODUCING

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



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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

Fruitdale High School 34 10 2 0 0 2 9 1

Leroy High School 55 31 5 1 1 7 30 1

McIntosh High School 27 8 0 3 1 4 8 0

Millry High School 34 19 5 0 2 7 17 2

Washington County High School

63 31 1 1 3 5 30 1

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

Washington County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 498 81

Industrial Technology/Technician 62 6

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 23 1

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 19 0

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12 4

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other

10 0

Business Administration and Management, General 10 0

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 9 2

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 1

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 9 1

Social Work 8 1

Psychology, General 7 0

Electrical and Electronics Engineering 6 0

Elementary Education and Teaching 6 0

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 6 6

Computer Engineering, General 5 1

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

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 3 4 7 3,742

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 5 826

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 4 399

Social Work 4 4 718

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 1 2 3 7

Truck & Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor 3 3 286

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 2 401

Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 2 2 252

Educational/Instructional Technology 2 2 124

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 1 1 2 755

Food Science 2 2 10

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 2 2 1,082

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 2 2 148

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1 1 89

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

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