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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Lauderdale County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 4,736

5 to 14 years 10,415

15 to 19 years 6,149

20 to 24 years 7,856

25 to 34 years 10,896

35 to 44 years 10,263

45 to 54 years 11,884

55 to 64 years 12,510

65 and older 17,876

Total Population92,585

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

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65 and over19%

55 to 6414%

45 to 5413%25 to 34

12%

5 to 1411%

35 to 4411%

20 to 248%

15 to 197%

Under 55%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 21,734

Nursery school, preschool 1,100

Kindergarten 982

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 8,307

High school (grades 9-12) 4,074

College or graduate school 7,271

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 63,429

Less than 9th grade 2,507

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5,472

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22,812

Some college, no degree 13,336

Associate’s degree 4,117

Bachelor’s degree 9,403

Graduate or professional degree 5,782

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian Labor Force

Employment UnemploymentUnemployment

RateUnder-

EmploymentAvailable

Labor Pool

Colbert 23,687 22,861 826 3.5% 4,321 5,147

Franklin 14,639 14,262 377 2.6% 3,993 4,370

Lauderdale 42,974 41,647 1,327 3.1% 7,705 9,032

Lawrence 14,527 14,107 420 2.9% 3,908 4,328

Marion 12,788 12,358 430 3.4% 1,421 1,851

Winston 9,939 9,614 325 3.3% 1,567 1,892

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

Construction Laborers 36 Boilermakers 12

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 30Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

12

Helpers--Production Workers 27 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 11

Electricians 22 Tax Preparers 11

Customer Service Representatives 20 Team Assemblers 11

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client 19Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

9

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 18 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8

General and Operations Managers 17 Machinists 8

Cashiers 16 Nursing Assistants 8

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16 Cooks, Restaurant 7

Carpenters 16Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

7

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

13 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7

Retail Salespersons 13 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 7

Receptionists and Information Clerks 12 Sales Managers 6

Office Clerks, General 12 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 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 125 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9

Customer Service Representatives 54 Social and Human Service Assistants 8

Office Clerks, General 48 Construction Laborers 7

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 26Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

7

Receptionists and Information Clerks 24 Sales Managers 7

Cashiers 20Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

7

Home Health Aides 19 Security Guards 7

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 19Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

6

Team Assemblers 18 Industrial Production Managers 6

Retail Salespersons 16 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 6

Nursing Assistants 12 Medical Assistants 6

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 12 Registered Nurses 6

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

10 Cooks, Fast Food 5

General and Operations Managers 9 Cooks, Restaurant 5

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 9 Electricians 5

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 498Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

33

Retail Salespersons 121 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 30

Industrial Engineers 81 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 30

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 54Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

29

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 49Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

28

Customer Service Representatives 43 Physical Therapists 25

Registered Nurses 42 Driver/Sales Workers 24

Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers 41 Cashiers 23

Real Estate Sales Agents 39 Automotive Service Techs and Mechanics 23

Demonstrators and Product Promoters 38 Speech-Language Pathologists 22

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 38 Medical and Health Services Managers 21

Insurance Sales Agents 36Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

20

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

35 Architectural and Engineering Managers 18

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

35Sales Reps, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

18

Construction Laborers 34 Social and Human Service Assistants 17

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth 0.7 1.1

Age 20-64 Population Growth -7.7 -9.2

Nonagricultural Job Growth 5.5 6.7

Worker Shortfall 13.3 16.0

Worker Shortfall 5,291 6,367

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 2,324 8.6%

High school or equivalent, no college 6,214 23.0%

Some college or Associate degree 6,249 23.1%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 4,306 15.9%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

7,906 29.3%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 7,906 29.3%

Age 30 to 54 13,405 49.6%

Age 55 or older 5,688 21.1%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 12,302 45.6%

Female 14,697 54.4%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 7,471 27.7%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 11,500 42.6%

More than $3,333 per month 8,028 29.7%

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

Lauderdale County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.25 $13.92 $17.83 $22.12

Lauderdale County Average Hourly WageManufacturing

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$10.97 $16.54 $19.01 $23.01

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

Entry Madison Mean Experienced

Alabama

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

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

Lauderdale County

Total $19,240 $28,948 $37,088 $46,010

Manufacturing $22,814 $34,406 $39,522 $47,876

Colbert County

Total $21,660 $35,559 $43,031 $53,718

Manufacturing $27,334 $38,361 $44,744 $53,450

Madison County

Total $21,824 $41,793 $57,859 $75,875

Manufacturing $29,383 $51,512 $64,504 $82,064

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.

Lauderdale County

Retail Trade16.2%

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.9%

Accommodation & Food Services

14.0%Manufacturing

10.1%

Educational Services

9.0%

Construction4.8

Public Admin4.9%

Wholesale Trade4.8%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Svcs

3.8%

Finance & Insurance

3.2%

Remaining Industries with less than

3.2% Share of Total Employment

Lauderdale 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


27,600

27,800

28,000

28,200

28,400

28,600

28,800

29,000

29,200

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Lauderdale County

Industry Sector Employment Trends


3,222

Accommodation & Food Services4,009

2,619

Educational Services

2,584

4,241

Health Care & Social Assistance

4,538

3,248

Manufacturing

2,894

5,116Retail Trade

4,632

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Industry Sector Employment Trends


2,053

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

1,086

1,483 Construction

1,550

828

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

741

1,111 Wholesale Trade

1,378

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2,500

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$2,511 $2,466$2,535 $2,583

$2,665$2,745

$2,802$2,864 $2,904

$2,968

$1,531 $1,461 $1,493

$1,567 $1,683 $1,677 $1,664

$1,753 $1,767 $1,793

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



Lauderdale County

31,487 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

47%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 53%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Lauderdale County, AL 14,923 55.3%

Colbert County, AL 3,836 14.2%

Madison County, AL 964 3.6%

Morgan County, AL 792 2.9%

Franklin County, AL 595 2.2%

Jefferson County, AL 546 2.0%

Lawrence County, TN 483 1.8%

Limestone County, AL 402 1.5%

Wayne County, TN 397 1.5%

Lawrence County, AL 390 1.4%

All Other Locations 3,671 13.6%



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Distance Workers Living inLauderdale County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 31,487 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 14,240 45.2%

10 to 24 miles 7,178 22.8%

25 to 50 miles 3,404 10.8%

Greater than 50 miles 6,665 21.2%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



Lauderdale County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 16,564 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 4,499 27.2%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 8,592 51.9%

Workers Aged 55 or older 3,473 21.0%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less3,311 20.0%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month6,302 38.0%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month6,951 42.0%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class4,710 28.4%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

3,986 24.1%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class7,868 47.5%

12,076

14,923

16,564

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Lauderdale County, AL 14,923 47.4%

Colbert County, AL 5,824 18.5%

Madison County, AL 1,651 5.2%

Morgan County, AL 1,321 4.2%

Limestone County, AL 1,165 3.7%

Jefferson County, AL 1,112 3.5%

Franklin County, AL 457 1.5%

Tuscaloosa County, AL 298 0.9%

Shelby County, AL 274 0.9%

Montgomery County, AL 273 0.9%

All Other Locations 4,189 13.3%



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

-2,509-2,291

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-2,441 -2,396

-1,792 -1,630-1,586

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GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES

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

Brooks High School 112 69 5 1 4 10 64 5

Central High School 83 43 6 2 4 12 38 5

Florence High School 313 175 20 7 13 40 162 13

Lauderdale County High School

95 58 5 1 3 9 51 7

Lexington School 76 36 5 1 1 7 35 1

Rogers High School 103 54 4 0 4 8 47 7

Waterloo High School 23 5 1 2 0 3 5 0

Wilson High School 84 46 9 1 3 13 42 4

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

Lauderdale County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 3,412 481

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 342 59

Elementary Education and Teaching 98 14

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 89 29

Business Administration and Management, General 88 6

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 79 10

Accounting 73 6

Social Work 61 6

Computer and Information Sciences, General 59 9

Secondary Education and Teaching 44 6

Finance, General 37 1

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 37 3

Medical/Clinical Assistant 36 6

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33 5

English Language and Literature, General 30 1

Mechanical Engineering 29 1

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

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Welding Technology/Welder 67 2 69 1,218

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17 26 11 1 55 3,742

Business Administration and Management, General 1 2 23 24 50 1,748

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 33 33 1,082

Elementary Education and Teaching 17 9 1 27 985

Secondary Education and Teaching 10 14 24 460

HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

18 1 19 274

Social Work 14 5 19 718

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 16 2 18 755

Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 1 8 9 18 189

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 1 15 627

Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 3 5 1 14 878

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14 14 525

Accounting 11 2 13 971

Finance, General 13 13 431

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

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