Alabama Department of LaborLabor Market Information Division

Calhoun County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2013-2017

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 6,556

5 to 14 years 14,204

15 to 19 years 7,811

20 to 24 years 7,981

25 to 34 years 14,938

35 to 44 years 13,983

45 to 54 years 15,199

55 to 64 years 15,850

65 and older 19,005

Total Employment115,527

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates

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65 and over16.0%

55 to 6414.0%

25 to 3413.0%

45 to 5413.0%

5 to 1412.0%

35 to 4412.0%

15 to 197.0%

20 to 247.0%

Under 56.0%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 27,798

Nursery school, preschool 1,727

Kindergarten 1,473

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 11,501

High school (grades 9-12) 5,728

College or graduate school 7,369

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2013-2017

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 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 78,975

Less than 9th grade 3,945

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9,309

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25,440

Some college, no degree 20,338

Associate’s degree 5,830

Bachelor’s degree 8,092

Graduate or professional degree 6,021

Unemployment DataAugust 2018 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian Labor Force

Employment Unemployment Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Calhoun 46,444 44,182 2,262 4.9% 7,188 9,450

Cherokee 11,297 10,857 440 3.9% 2,528 2,968

Clay 6,024 5,768 256 4.2% 1,687 1,943

Cleburne 5,810 5,550 260 4.5% 1,565 1,825

Etowah 42,914 41,047 1,867 4.4% 10,200 12,067

Randolph 9,596 9,175 421 4.4% 2,945 3,366

Talladega 35,227 33,669 1,558 4.4% 2,834 4,392

Unemployment + Underemployment = Potential Available Labor Pool

Source: LAUS data, County Unemployment Rates, August 2018 Unemployment Data for Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment, and Unemployment Rate Data. Underemployment in Alabama WIA Areas 2017, Published October 2018, CBER @ UA, Underemployment and Available Labor Pool Data.

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Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2018, Quarter 2

Occupation Number Unemployed Occupation Number

Unemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 89 Cashiers 19

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client 52 General and Operations Managers 18

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 41 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 18

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 38 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 17

Team Assemblers 31 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 16

Packers and Packagers, Hand 25 Retail Salespersons 16

Customer Service Representatives 24 Tax Preparers 14

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 24 Packaging and Filling Machine

Operators and Tenders 14

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 23 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 11

Office Clerks, General 20 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 11

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

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Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2018, Quarter 2

Occupation # of Resumes Occupation # of

Resumes

Team Assemblers 75Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

20

Helpers--Production Workers 75 Construction Laborers 19Office Clerks, General 56 Nursing Assistants 18

Customer Service Representatives 54 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 18

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 41 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic

Clerks 17

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 41 General and Operations Managers 16

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 39 Receptionists and Information Clerks 16

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 36 Retail Salespersons 15

Cashiers 27 Registered Nurses 13Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 26 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 13

Source: Alabama JobLink

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Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2017 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of AdsHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 298 Customer Service Representatives 49

Registered Nurses 158 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 47

Retail Salespersons 139 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 42

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 98 Construction Laborers 38

Physical Therapists 82Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

37

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 81 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel

Engine Specialists 37

Demonstrators and Product Promoters 76 Occupational Therapists 36

Computer User Support Specialists 73 Insurance Sales Agents 35

Industrial Engineers 66 Cashiers 33Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 63 Advertising Sales Agents 33

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth -1.4% -1.8%

Age 20-64 Population Growth -4.5% -5.5%

Nonagricultural Job Growth 11.6% 16.6%

Worker Shortfall 16.1% 22.1%

Worker Shortfall 6,962 9,574

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 3,419 8.8%

High school or equivalent, no college 9,291 24.0%

Some college or Associate degree 9,686 25.0%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 6,415 16.6%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger) 9,866 25.5%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 9,866 25.5%

Age 30 to 54 20,591 53.2%

Age 55 or older 8,220 21.3%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 18,785 48.6%

Female 19,892 51.4%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 9,831 25.4%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 16,290 42.1%

More than $3,333 per month 12,556 32.5%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

Calhoun County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Mean Experienced$9.30 $18.65 $23.33

Calhoun County Average Hourly WageManufacturing

Entry Mean Experienced$12.27 $20.69 $24.90

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 2018 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 Mean Experienced

Alabama

Total $19,971 $44,441 $56,681

Manufacturing $24,078 $45,501 $56,207

Calhoun County

Total $19,345 $38,795 $48,520

Manufacturing $25,531 $43,034 $51,786

Etowah County

Total $18,683 $36,221 $44,989

Manufacturing $22,535 $35,921 $42,613

Talladega County

Total $20,770 $41,968 $52,567

Manufacturing $30,357 $52,661 $63,814

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 2018 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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Manufacturing16.3%

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.7%

Retail Trade14.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

11.7% Educational Services

9.7%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation

Services7.5%

Public Administration

4.9%

Wholesale Trade3.9%

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

3.1%Construction2.3%Other Services

2.3%Remaining Industries with less than 2.3% Share of Total Employment

Calhoun County: Industry Distribution2017

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.

37,000

38,000

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41,000

42,000

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44,000

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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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.

6,090

Health Care & Social Assistance

6,381

7,853Manufacturing

6,633

6,102

Retail Trade5,839

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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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.

4,526 Accommodation & Food Services

4,757

3,345Educational Services

3,951

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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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.

3,332 Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

3,073

1,439

Construction958

1,454

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

1,256

2,371 Wholesale Trade

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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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.

$2,797$2,894 $2,878 $2,934 $2,952 $2,997 $3,010 $3,060 $3,081

$3,168

$1,773 $1,830 $1,729 $1,730 $1,688 $1,751 $1,776 $1,805 $1,828 $1,900

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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39,186 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

54%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 46%

2015 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Calhoun County, AL 21,133 54.6%

Talladega County, AL 3,484 9.0%

Etowah County, AL 2,219 5.7%

Jefferson County, AL 1,323 3.4%

Cleburne County, AL 982 2.5%

St. Clair County, AL 978 2.5%

Madison County, AL 587 1.5%

Cherokee County, AL 585 1.5%

Shelby County, AL 441 1.1%

Randolph County, AL 413 1.1%

All Other Locations 6,532 16.9%

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 inCalhoun County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 39,186 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 16,750 42.7%

10 to 24 miles 10,241 26.1%

25 to 50 miles 3,405 8.7%

Greater than 50 miles 8,790 22.4%

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 18,053 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 4,857 26.9%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 9,769 54.1%

Workers Aged 55 or older 3,427 19.0%Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 4,088 22.6%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 7,224 40.0%

Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 6,741 37.3%

Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 4,889 27.1%

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

4,429 24.5%

Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 8,735 48.4%

18,053

17,54421,133

2015 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Calhoun County, AL 21,133 53.9%

Talladega County, AL 3,747 9.6%

Jefferson County, AL 2,808 7.2%

Etowah County, AL 2,663 6.8%

St. Clair County, AL 871 2.2%

Madison County, AL 782 2.0%

Shelby County, AL 650 1.7%

Montgomery County, AL 520 1.3%

Marshall County, AL 348 0.9%

Cleburne County, AL 346 0.9%

All Other Locations 5,318 13.6%

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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-1,480-2,054 -2,276

ALL INDUSTRIES GOODS PRODUCING

Postsecondary Education2016-2017 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

Alexandria High School 124 58 12 0 5 17 55 3Anniston High School 114 40 15 1 4 20 36 4Jacksonville High School 102 64 6 0 1 7 62 2Ohatchee High School 76 31 7 2 3 12 31 0Oxford High School 309 163 17 5 3 25 149 14Piedmont High School 99 56 4 1 2 7 56 0Pleasant Valley High School 86 40 6 0 0 6 40 0Saks High School 97 39 4 3 2 9 37 2Weaver High School 88 34 3 1 1 5 29 5Wellborn High School 98 29 9 1 1 11 23 6White Plains High School 102 60 14 0 1 15 51 9

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2017 High School Report.

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Postsecondary EducationFall 2017 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions

Calhoun County # Undergrads # First-Time Freshman

Grand Total 4,467 686Major

General Studies 721 218

Undeclared/NotReported 565 42

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 342 33

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 189 23

Computer and Information Sciences, General 174 19

Business/Commerce, General 143 17

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 118 22

Elementary Education and Teaching 96 8

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 92 9

Business Administration and Management, General 76 15

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 74 5

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

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General Studies 81 1 82 3,733Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33 29 13 75 3,694Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 21 11 14 46 486

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 31 31 689

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15 15 30 69

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 9 7 7 23 242

Psychology, General 20 3 23 724Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 8 14 22 502

Business Administration and Management, General 14 8 22 1,665

Elementary Education and Teaching 16 6 22 1,018

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

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