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

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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.

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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.

706

Manufacturing

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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

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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

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Wholesale Trade

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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.

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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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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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