Etowah County Profile - Alabama · Unemployment Data August 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment...

Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Etowah County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 5,793

5 to 14 years 12,358

15 to 19 years 6,484

20 to 24 years 6,309

25 to 34 years 12,089

35 to 44 years 12,948

45 to 54 years 14,048

55 to 64 years 14,033

65 and older 18,877

Total Population102,939

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

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65 & Older18%

45 to 54 14%

55 to 64 14%

35 to 44 12%

5 to 14 12%

25 to 34 12%

15 to 196% 20 to 24

6%

Under 5 6%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 22,467

Nursery school, preschool 1,031

Kindergarten 1,115

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 10,319

High school (grades 9-12) 5,406

College or graduate school 4,596

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

Etowah County

Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 71,995

Less than 9th grade 3,642

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7,505

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23,665

Some college, no degree 18,016

Associate’s degree 6,400

Bachelor’s degree 7,837

Graduate or professional degree 4,930

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Calhoun 46,799 45,291 1,508 3.2% 10,236 11,744

Cherokee 11,702 11,389 313 2.7% 3,132 3,445

Clay 6,154 5,980 174 2.8% 1,764 1,938

Cleburne 5,815 5,656 159 2.7% 1,007 1,166

Etowah 44,233 42,865 1,368 3.1% 14,060 15,428

Randolph 9,720 9,439 281 2.9% 2,577 2,858

Talladega 36,188 35,000 1,188 3.3% 7,455 8,643

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

Helpers--Production Workers 144 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 11Tire Builders 36 Cashiers 10Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 25 Electricians 9Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 21 Tax Preparers 9

Team Assemblers 20Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

9

Office Clerks, General 17 Receptionists and Information Clerks 8Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

17 Personal Care Aides 8

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16 Retail Salespersons 8Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

15Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

7

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 15Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

7

Customer Service Representatives 14 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 7Nursing Assistants 13 Medical Assistants 7

General and Operations Managers 13Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

7

Construction Laborers 13 Recreation Workers 6Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 11 Sales Managers 6

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 303Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

23

Office Clerks, General 67 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 22

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 66 Construction Laborers 21

Customer Service Representatives 58Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

21

Cashiers 56 Medical Assistants 21

Team Assemblers 49 General and Operations Managers 18

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 48 Security Guards 18

Nursing Assistants 45 Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 16

Retail Salespersons 36Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

16

Home Health Aides 35 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 16

Registered Nurses 31 Phlebotomists 16

Receptionists and Information Clerks 28 Tire Builders 16

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

27 Food Service Managers 13

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

27 Waiters and Waitresses 13

Personal Care Aides 24 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 12

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 1,040 Insurance Sales Agents 33

Registered Nurses 155 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 31

Retail Salespersons 129Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

28

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 72 Medical and Health Services Managers 26

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 52 Medical Secretaries 26

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 49 Social and Human Service Assistants 25

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

47 Electricians 25

Customer Service Representatives 44 Carpenters 24

Security Guards 41 Construction Laborers 24

Cashiers 41 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 24

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

40 Medical Assistants 23

Physical Therapists 39 Food Service Managers 22

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

37 Personal Care Aides 22

Driver/Sales Workers 37 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 22

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

36Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

21

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

Etowah County

Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth -1.4 -1.9

Age 20-64 Population Growth -6.6 -8.1

Nonagricultural Job Growth 1.8 1.6

Worker Shortfall 8.4 9.7

Worker Shortfall 3,424 3,962

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 3,268 9.4%

High school or equivalent, no college 8,042 23.2%

Some college or Associate degree 8,878 25.6%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 5,389 15.5%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

9,158 26.4%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 9,158 26.4%

Age 30 to 54 18,341 52.8%

Age 55 or older 7,236 20.8%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 16,425 47.3%

Female 18,310 52.7%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 8,401 24.2%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 15,116 43.5%

More than $3,333 per month 11,218 32.3%

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

Etowah County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.23 $14.02 $18.20 $22.69

Etowah County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$11.10 $14.87 $17.66 $20.93

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.

Etowah 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

Etowah County

Total $19,198 $29,164 $37,868 $47,204

Manufacturing $23,108 $30,934 $36,734 $43,547

Jefferson County

Total $22,364 $39,416 $50,292 $64,256

Manufacturing $28,134 $40,754 $48,754 $59,063

Marshall County

Total $19,641 $27,608 $35,978 $44,147

Manufacturing $21,516 $26,663 $33,637 $39,697

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.

Etowah County

Health Care & Social Assistance

20.6%

Manufacturing15.0%

Retail Trade13.4%

Accommodation & Food Services

10.3%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs10.0%

Educational Services

7.6%Public Admin

5.2%

Construction2.8%

Wholesale Trade2.6%

Remaining Industries with less than

2.6% Share of Total Employment

Etowah County: Industry Distribution2018

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


32,000

33,000

34,000

35,000

36,000

37,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Etowah County

Industry Sector Employment Trends


6,936Health Care & Social Assistance 7,472

4,903

Manufacturing 5,460

4,726

Retail Trade

4,884

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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3,392

Accommodation & Food Services 3,752

1,831

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

3,634

3,041

Educational Services2,751

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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1,361

Construction

1,009

754

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

647

1,069

Wholesale Trade 939

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1,800

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$2,717 $2,730$2,805 $2,851 $2,879 $2,919 $2,960

$3,041 $3,074 $3,132

$1,752 $1,645

$1,790 $1,768 $1,818 $1,801 $1,846 $1,877 $1,886 $1,920

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



Etowah County

36,304 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

52%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 48%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Etowah County, AL 18,732 53.9%

Marshall County, AL 2,718 7.8%

Jefferson County, AL 1,487 4.3%

Calhoun County, AL 1,383 4.0%

St. Clair County, AL 1,089 3.1%

Talladega County, AL 1,061 3.1%

Madison County, AL 749 2.2%

DeKalb County, AL 712 2.0%

Shelby County, AL 667 1.9%

Cherokee County, AL 549 1.6%

All Other Locations 5,588 16.1%



Etowah County

Distance Workers Living inEtowah County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 36,304 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 17,294 47.6%

10 to 24 miles 6,987 19.2%

25 to 50 miles 4,137 11.4%

Greater than 50 miles 7,886 21.7%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



Etowah County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 17,572 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 4,546 25.9%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 9,492 54.0%

Workers Aged 55 or older 3,534 2.01%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less3,704 21.1%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month6,647 37.8%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month7,221 41.1%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class4,631 26.4%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

4,551 25.9%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class8,390 47.7%

16,003

18,732

17,572

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Etowah County, AL 18,732 51.6%

Marshall County, AL 2,905 8.0%

Jefferson County, AL 2,735 7.5%

Calhoun County, AL 2,248 6.2%

St. Clair County, AL 1,062 2.9%

Talladega County, AL 999 2.8%

Madison County, AL 957 2.6%

DeKalb County, AL 657 1.8%

Shelby County, AL 613 1.7%

Cherokee County, AL 539 1.5%

All Other Locations 4,857 13.4%



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



Goods Producing includes the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, and Agriculture covered by

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-3,218 -3,025 -3,297-2,890

-3,474 -3,401 -3,395

-2,274 -2,269

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-2,210 -2,342-1,855

-2,202 -2,063 -2,246

-6,158-5,746 -5,679

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-5,608-6,126

-3,465 -3,000-2,208

-2,675 -2,537-1,843

-2,464

-1,430 -1,569

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

Etowah High School 131 67 6 3 2 11 62 5

Gadsden City High School 336 147 18 9 7 34 139 8

Gaston High School 47 16 3 2 0 5 14 2

Glencoe High School 87 41 4 2 0 6 35 6

Hokes Bluff High School 101 43 6 1 3 10 39 4

Sardis High School 116 59 17 0 4 21 55 4

Southside High School 199 122 22 3 6 31 110 12

West End High School 59 19 6 0 1 7 16 3

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

Etowah County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 3,451 603

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 335 38

Business Administration and Management, General 109 17

Computer and Information Sciences, General 107 11

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 92 12

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 79 17

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 76 14

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

65 3

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 58 6

Elementary Education and Teaching 55 5

Accounting 42 1

HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 39 11

Psychology, General 35 1

English Language and Literature, General 33 2

Political Science and Government, General 32 10

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 31 1

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Alabama Statewide Student Database.

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 67 37 11 115 3,742

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 28 14 20 62 317

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 30 30 1,082

Elementary Education and Teaching 17 3 20 985

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 15 19 401

Accounting 17 1 18 971

Business Administration and Management, General 1 11 4 16 1,748

Welding Technology/Welder 12 4 16 1,218

Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 3 10 14 878

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 5 13 627

Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 2 1 13 340

Tool and Die Technology/Technician 8 2 3 13 104

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 4 3 5 12 31

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 7 1 12 826

Psychology, General 12 12 716

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Alabama Statewide Student Database.

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