Post on 12-Mar-2021
Alabama Department of LaborLabor Market Information Division
Lawrence County Profile
DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2015-2019
Age Estimate
Under 5 years 1,779
5 to 14 years 4,206
15 to 19 years 1,954
20 to 24 years 1,805
25 to 34 years 3,974
35 to 44 years 3,796
45 to 54 years 4,827
55 to 64 years 4,719
65 and older 5,998
Total Population33,171
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates
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65 and older18%
45 to 54 years15%
55 to 64 years14%
5 to 14 years13%
25 to 34 years12%
35 to 44 years12%
15 to 19 years
6%
20 to 24 years
5%
Under 5 years
5%
Population By Age Group:
School Enrollment Estimate
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 7,207
Nursery school, preschool 237
Kindergarten 343
Elementary school (grades 1-8) 3,466
High school (grades 9-12) 1,759
College or graduate school 1,402
DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2015-2019
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 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 23,314
Less than 9th grade 1,570
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3,255
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9,605
Some college, no degree 4,189
Associate’s degree 1,765
Bachelor’s degree 1,970
Graduate or professional degree 960
Unemployment DataDecember 2020 Unemployment & Underemployment Data
County Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment
RateUnder-
EmploymentAvailable
Labor Pool
Colbert 22,849 21,994 855 3.7% 4,685 5,540
Franklin 15,453 15,113 340 2.2% 2,781 3,121
Lauderdale 41,025 39,751 1,274 3.1% 7,672 8,946
Lawrence 13,950 13,515 435 3.1% 3,514 3,949
Marion 14,810 14,397 413 2.8% 3,067 3,480
Winston 10,514 10,207 307 2.9% 2,041 2,348
Unemployment + Underemployment = Potential Available Labor Pool
Source: LAUS data, County Unemployment Rates, 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 2020, Quarter 4
Occupation Number Unemployed Occupation Number
Unemployed
Helpers--Production Workers 43 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers 10Carpenters 26 Chemical Plant & System Operators 9Production Workers, All Other 24 General & Operations Managers 8Cashiers 19 Teacher Assistants 8Construction Laborers 19 Security Guards 8Team Assemblers 17 Packers & Packagers, Hand 8Retail Salespersons 16 Administrative Services Managers 7Electricians 15 Photographers 7Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 14 Waiters & Waitresses 7
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 12 Parts Salespersons 7Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists 11 Operating Engineers & Other Construction
Equipment Operators 7
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 10 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators &
Tenders 7
Cooks, Fast Food 10 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 7Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 10 Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators 7Personal Care Aides 10 Sales Managers 6
Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports
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Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2020 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted
Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of Ads
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 26 Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers 6
Security Guards 20 Cooks, Restaurant 6Registered Nurses 18 Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 6Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 15 Personal Care Aides 6Food Service Managers 14 Cashiers 6Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 13 Industrial Production Managers 5
Retail Salespersons 11 Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technicians 5
Customer Service Representatives 11 Forest & Conservation Technicians 5Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses 10 Securities, Commodities, & Financial
Services Sales Agents 5
Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific 10 Fallers 5
Driver/Sales Workers 10 Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators 5
Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 8 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers 5Home Health Aides 7 Medical & Health Services Managers 4Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand 7 Management Analysts 4
General & Operations Managers 6 Tax Preparers 4
Source: The Conference Board-Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine
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Expected Worker Shortfall2018-2028 2018-2030
Total Population Growth -5.7% -6.3%
Age 20-64 Population Growth -12.6% -14.6%
Nonagricultural Job Growth 12.0% 12.7%
Worker Shortfall 24.7% 27.2%
Worker Shortfall 1,244 1,371
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama
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Note: A negative Worker Shortfall indicates a projected surplus of workers versus available jobs.
2018 Workforce Characteristics
Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share
Less than high school 433 9.8%
High school or equivalent, no college 1,097 24.9%
Some college or Associate degree 1,165 26.5%
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 726 16.5%
Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger) 983 22.3%
Jobs by Worker Age Count Share
Age 29 or younger 983 22.3%
Age 30 to 54 2,332 53.0%
Age 55 or older 1,089 24.7%
Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share
Male 1,882 42.7%
Female 2,522 57.3%
Jobs by Earnings Count Share
$1,250 per month or less 1,197 27.2%
$1,251 to $3,333 per month 1,748 39.7%
More than $3,333 per month 1,459 33.1%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
Lawrence County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations
Entry Median Mean Experienced$8.99 $13.55 $17.21 $21.32
Lawrence County Average Hourly WageManufacturing
Entry Median Mean Experienced$9.72 $15.11 $18.08 $22.26
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 2020 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 Median Mean Experienced
Alabama
Total $23,849 $42,636 $53,878 $68,893
Manufacturing $25,235 $38,773 $47,406 $58,491
Lawrence County
Total $18,714 $28,183 $35,801 $44,345
Manufacturing $20,216 $31,434 $37,607 $46,302
Madison County
Total $22,620 $43,064 $59,401 $77,792
Manufacturing $28,673 $48,576 $62,636 $79,617
Morgan County
Total $21,165 $35,572 $45,385 $57,495
Manufacturing $25,480 $41,007 $51,837 $65,015
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 2020 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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Retail Trade17.1%
Health Care & Social Assistance
14.8%
Educational Services14.7% Accommodation &
Food Services10.9%
Public Administration
9.8%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing4.2%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing &
Hunting3.5%Finance &
Insurance3.2%
Wholesale Trade3.2%
Remaining Industries with less than 3.2% Share of Total Employment
Lawrence County Industry Distribution2019
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
Source: Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics program which is a partnership between the Census Bureau and the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division.
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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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.
706
Manufacturing
199
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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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.
488
Accommodation & Food Services
512
785Educational Services
689696
Health Care & Social Assistance
696
834Retail Trade
802
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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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.
128 Administrative & Support & Waste Management & Remediation Services
129
297Construction
334
71
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
66
127
Wholesale Trade
152
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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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.
$3,005 $3,071 $3,108 $3,124
$2,877$2,724 $2,761 $2,816
$2,917$3,021
$1,807 $1,677
$1,814 $1,756 $1,656 $1,730
$1,636
$1,852 $1,913 $2,054
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Earnings New Hire Earnings
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2018 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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12,755 Workers Living in the County
Living and Employed in the Selection Area
17%
Living in the Selection Area but Employed Outside
83%
2018 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County
Count Share
Lawrence County, AL 2,119 48.1%
Morgan County, AL 483 11.0%
Lauderdale County, AL 227 5.2%
Colbert County, AL 195 4.4%
Madison County, AL 183 4.2%
Cullman County, AL 129 2.9%
Limestone County, AL 121 2.7%
Franklin County, AL 113 2.6%
Jefferson County, AL 102 2.3%
Winston County, AL 66 1.5%
All Other Locations 666 15.1%
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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Distance Workers Living inLawrence County Travel to Work
Count Share
Total Primary Jobs 12,755 100.0%
Less than 10 miles 2,541 19.9%
10 to 24 miles 5,080 39.8%
25 to 50 miles 2,919 22.9%
Greater than 50 miles 2,215 17.4%
2018 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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2018 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 10,636 100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger 2,515 23.6%
Workers Aged 30 to 54 5,932 55.8%
Workers Aged 55 or older 2,189 20.6%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 1,803 17.0%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 3,798 35.7%
Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 5,035 47.3%
Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 4,267 40.1%
Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class
2,023 19.0%
Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 4,346 40.9%
2,2852,119
10,636
2018 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County
Count Share
Morgan County, AL 4,672 36.6%
Lawrence County, AL 2,119 16.6%
Madison County, AL 1,439 11.3%
Colbert County, AL 850 6.7%
Jefferson County, AL 611 4.8%
Limestone County, AL 444 3.5%
Lauderdale County, AL 381 3.0%
Cullman County, AL 308 2.4%
Franklin County, AL 190 1.5%
Shelby County, AL 177 1.4%
All Other Locations 1,564 12.3%
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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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
-2,303 -2,197
-3,931 -3,479 -3,175 -2,734 -2,576 -2,453 -2,697 -2,754-3,508 -3,585 -3,809 -3,703 -3,960
-5,865 -5,649
-9,478-8,301 -8,133
-7,227 -7,284-6,606 -6,557 -6,412
-7,995 -7,798 -8,151 -8,124 -8,351
GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES
2018 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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Postsecondary Education2018-2019 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
East Lawrence High School 102 42 5 2 2 9 39 3
Hatton High School 55 27 0 2 2 4 24 3
Lawrence County High School 155 74 4 8 3 15 59 15
R A Hubbard High School 22 12 1 1 0 2 11 1
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2019 High School Report.
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Postsecondary EducationFall 2019 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
Lawrence County # Undergrads # First-Time Freshman
Major Grand Total 813 171Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 93 19Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 51 8Business Administration and Management, General 34 4Elementary Education and Teaching 31 3Accounting 20 3Computer and Information Sciences, General 19 4Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 3Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 14 3Chemical Engineering 11 0Dental Assisting/Assistant 11 6Physical Therapy Assistant 10 3Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 4Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8 1Art/Art Studies, General 7 0Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 7 3
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
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Postsecondary EducationSummer 2018 thru Spring 2019 Completions of Students from Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 32 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 638Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0 0 6 0 9 0 2 0 0 17 3,969Welding Technology/Welder 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1,242Business Administration and Management, General 3 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 11 2,004Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 172Elementary Education and Teaching 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 9 921Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1,313Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 861Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 246Accounting 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 871Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 4 428Carpentry/Carpenter 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 82Child Care and Support Services Management 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 526Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 273Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 245
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
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