Alabama Department of LaborLabor Market Information Division

DeKalb County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2012-2016

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 4,339

5 to 14 years 10,154

15 to 19 years 4,639

20 to 24 years 4,365

25 to 34 years 8,534

35 to 44 years 9,349

45 to 54 years 9,490

55 to 64 years 9,049

65 and older 11,018

Total Population70,937

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates

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65 and older15.5%

5 to 14 14.3%

45 to 54 13.4%

35 to 44 13.2%

55 to 64 12.8%

25 to 34 12.0%

15 to 19 6.5% 20 to 24

6.2%

Under 5 6.1%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 16,163

Nursery school, preschool 640

Kindergarten 877

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 8,079

High school (grades 9-12) 3,930

College or graduate school 2,637

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2012-2016

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 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 47,440

Less than 9th grade 5,833

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7,148

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16,259

Some college, no degree 8,444

Associate’s degree 4,364

Bachelor’s degree 3,154

Graduate or professional degree 2,238

Unemployment DataSeptember 2017 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

County Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment

RateUnder-

Employment

Available Labor Pool

Cullman 38,069 37,005 1,064 2.8% 9,234 10,298

DeKalb 29,316 28,364 952 3.2% 6,974 7,926

Jackson 23,418 22,604 814 3.5% 4,627 5,441

Limestone 41,397 40,169 1,228 3.0% 9,447 10,675

Madison 175,954 170,809 5,145 2.9% 34,979 40,124

Marshall 42,334 41,141 1,193 2.8% 12,223 13,416

Morgan 55,229 53,497 1,732 3.1% 10,501 12,233

Unemployment + Underemployment = Potential Available Labor Pool

Source: LAUS data, County Unemployment Rates, September 2017 Unemployment Data for Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment, and Unemployment Rate Data. Underemployment in Alabama WIA Areas 2016, Published October 2017, CBER @ UA, Underemployment and Available Labor Pool Data.

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Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2017, Quarter 3

Occupation Number Unemployed Occupation Number

Unemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 18 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 7Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 17 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 7

Team Assemblers 12 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 6

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 12

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

6

Construction Laborers 10 Administrative Services Managers 4Sales Managers 9 Food Service Managers 4

Teacher Assistants 9 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 4

Packers and Packagers, Hand 8 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4

General and Operations Managers 7 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 4

Retail Salespersons 7 Waiters and Waitresses 4

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

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Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2017, Quarter 3

Occupation # of Resumes Occupation # of

ResumesHelpers--Production Workers 202 Receptionists & Information Clerks 17Office Clerks, General 51 Medical Assistants 16Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 43 Nursing Assistants 14

Cashiers 34 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 14

Customer Service Representatives 31Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

14

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 24 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 13

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 23 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 13

Team Assemblers 23 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 13

Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 21 Construction Laborers 12

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 20

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

12

Source: Alabama JobLink

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Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2016 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of AdsHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 105 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and

Brazers 14

Registered Nurses 54 Family and General Practitioners 13

Physical Therapists 30 Cashiers 11

Retail Salespersons 24 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 11

Customer Service Representatives 23 Medical and Health Services Managers 11

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 17 Light Truck or Delivery Services

Drivers 11

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 16 Merchandise Displayers and

Window Trimmers 10

Industrial Engineers 15 Speech/Language Pathologists 10

Landscaping and GroundskeepingWorkers 15 Automotive Service Technicians and

Mechanics 9

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15 Computer User Support Specialists 9

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2014-2024 2014-2030

Total Population Growth 1.6% 3.6%

Age 20-64 Population Growth -1.2% -0.1%

Nonagricultural Job Growth 12.9% 17.6%

Worker Shortfall 14.1% 17.7%

Worker Shortfall 3,122 3,924

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

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2015 Workforce Characteristics

Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share

Less than high school 2,063 10.6%

High school or equivalent, no college 5,435 28.0%

Some college or Associate degree 4,709 24.3%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 2,707 14.0%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger) 4,484 23.1%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 4,484 23.1%

Age 30 to 54 10,885 56.1%

Age 55 or older 4,029 20.8%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 10,369 53.5%

Female 9,029 46.5%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 4,127 21.3%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 9,394 48.4%

More than $3,333 per month 5,877 30.3%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

DeKalb County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Mean Experienced$9.21 $16.76 $20.54

DeKalb County Average Hourly WageProduction Occupations

Entry Mean Experienced$10.47 $17.88 $21.57

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 2016 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, reflecting wages as of December 2017. 'NA' indicates data not available for publication.

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Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison

Entry Mean Experienced

Alabama

Total $19,730 $44,027 $56,176

Production $24,142 $45,601 $56,331

DeKalb County

Total $19,146 $34,862 $42,721

Production $21,789 $37,181 $44,877

Marshall County

Total $18,994 $34,822 $42,737

Production $21,214 $33,347 $39,413

Madison County

Total $20,738 $56,427 $74,273

Production $28,962 $63,082 $80,141

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 2016 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, reflecting wages as of December 2017. 'NA' indicates data not available for publication.

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Manufacturing33.1%

Health Care & Social Assistance

11.0%Retail Trade

10.7%

Educational Services8.8%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.8%

Public Administration

5.0%

Transportation & Warehousing

4.7%

Wholesale Trade3.9%

Construction3.1%

Remaining Industries with less than 3.1% Share of Total Employment

DeKalb County: % Share of Total Employment2016

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

18,000

19,000

20,000

21,000

22,000

23,000

24,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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 Sector Employment Trends

9,067

Manufacturing

6,817

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

9,000

10,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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 Sector Employment Trends

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

1,541

Accommodation & Food Services

1,615

1,809

Educational Services

1,811

2,116

Health Care & Social Assistance 2,2692,381 Retail Trade

2,207

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1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Industry Sector Employment Trends

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

1,140Admin & Support &

Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

453

952

Construction662

321

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

338

917

Wholesale Trade 754

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend

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

$2,506 $2,570 $2,577 $2,639 $2,678$2,756 $2,813

$2,899 $2,975 $3,049

$1,617 $1,629 $1,574 $1,700 $1,738 $1,749 $1,772 $1,789

$1,926 $1,817

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

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2015 Commuting PatternsIn-Area Labor Force Efficiency

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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23,703 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

51%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 49%

2015 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

DeKalb County, AL 12,100 62.4%

Jackson County, AL 1,662 8.6%

Marshall County, AL 910 4.7%

Cherokee County, AL 719 3.7%

Etowah County, AL 588 3.0%

Madison County, AL 283 1.5%

Jefferson County, AL 227 1.2%

Cullman County, AL 213 1.1%

Calhoun County, AL 170 0.9%

Talladega County, AL 169 0.9%

All Other Locations 2,357 12.2%

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.

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Distance Workers Living inDeKalb County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 23,703 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 8,916 37.6%

10 to 24 miles 7,256 30.6%

25 to 50 miles 3,129 13.2%

Greater than 50 miles 4,402 18.6%

2015 Commuting PatternsOut Commute

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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2015 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics

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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Outflow Job Characteristics Count ShareExternal Jobs Filled by Residents 11,603 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 2,997 25.8%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 6,246 53.8%

Workers Aged 55 or older 2,360 20.3%Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 2,619 22.6%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 5,268 45.4%

Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 3,716 32.0%

Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 3,465 29.9%

Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class

2,711 23.4%

Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 5,427 46.8%

7,29812,100

11,603

2015 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

DeKalb County, AL 12,100 51.0%

Marshall County, AL 2,502 10.6%

Jackson County, AL 1,456 6.1%

Etowah County, AL 1,028 4.3%

Hamilton County, TN 973 4.1%

Madison County, AL 930 3.9%

Jefferson County, AL 622 2.6%

Cherokee County, AL 410 1.7%

Montgomery County, AL 289 1.2%

Dade County, GA 272 1.1%

All Other Locations 3,121 13.2%

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.

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2015 Commuting PatternsNet Commuting Trends, All Industries and Goods Producing Industries

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.

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

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-1,338 -1,178 -1,101 -1,299 -1,325-764 -896

-1,589 -1,768

-3,001 -3,266

-2,001 -1,956-1,424

-3,821 -3,629

-4,741

-5,620 -5,719

-4,265 -4,305

GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES

Postsecondary Education2015-2016 HS Graduates Enrolled in Alabama Public Colleges

High School HS Grads

Enrolled in AL Public Colleges

Enrolled in Remedial Course(s) Enrollment Status

Math Only

English Only Both Total Full

Time

Part Time/ Other

Collinsville High School 54 20 6 2 2 10 18 2

Crossville High School 123 45 19 0 1 20 41 4

Fort Payne High School 199 98 23 2 7 32 83 15

Fyffe High School 60 36 10 1 4 15 31 5

Geraldine School 89 36 13 1 2 16 30 6

Ider School 56 30 8 0 0 8 26 4

Plainview School 82 40 9 1 4 14 34 6

Sylvania School 73 31 8 0 4 12 26 5

Valley Head High School 41 16 3 1 2 6 13 3

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2016 High School Report.

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Postsecondary EducationFall 2016 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions

DeKalb County # Undergrads # First-Time Freshman

Grand Total 2,432 347Major

General Studies 748 187Undeclared/NotReported 484 4Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 150 39Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 130 3Business Administration and Management, General 72 11Medical/Clinical Assistant 54 10Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 52 11Elementary Education and Teaching 47 1Computer and Information Sciences, General 43 7Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 40 5Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 26 3

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

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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 18 2 20 745

Business Administration and Management, General 7 12 19 1,805

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 7 5 7 19 462

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 17 18 559

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 12 4 2 18 260

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 18 18 625

Child Care and Support Services Management 9 1 7 17 343

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

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