Workforce Information
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Current Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,131,160 | 1,965,640 | 165,520 | 7.8 |
| Barbour County | 8,823 | 7,812 | 1,011 | 11.5 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on January 2013 data.
2012 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,152,933 | 1,987,181 | 165,752 | 7.7 |
| Barbour County | 9,474 | 8,381 | 1,093 | 11.5 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 8,823 | 7,812 | 1,011 | 11.5 |
| Coffee County | 21,176 | 19,714 | 1,462 | 6.9 |
| Covington County | 16,269 | 14,923 | 1,346 | 8.3 |
| Dale County | 19,839 | 18,203 | 1,636 | 8.2 |
| Geneva County | 10,907 | 10,072 | 835 | 7.7 |
| Henry County | 7,041 | 6,488 | 553 | 7.9 |
| Houston County | 45,153 | 41,706 | 3,447 | 7.6 |
| Pike County | 15,350 | 14,183 | 1,167 | 7.6 |
| Area Totals: | 144,558 | 133,101 | 11,457 | 8.2 |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on January 2013 data.
2012 Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region 10 | 23.6 | 32,380 |
| Barbour County | 34.6 | 2,959 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on May 2012 labor force data and 2011 underemployment rates. Region 10 includes Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Labor. This information was included in the 2012 State of the Workforce Report V: Region 10.