Colbert County Profile

Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 3,098

5 to 14 years 6,461

15 to 19 years 3,134

20 to 24 years 3,164

25 to 34 years 6,496

35 to 44 years 6,536

45 to 54 years 7,395

55 to 64 years 7,709

65 and older 10,502

Total Population54,495

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates

Colbert County

65 and over19%

55 to 6414%

45 to 5413%35 to 44

12%

25 to 3412%

5 to 1412%

20 to 246%

15 to 196%

Under 56%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 10,987

Nursery school, preschool 505

Kindergarten 545

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 5,228

High school (grades 9-12) 2,642

College or graduate school 2,067

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP02: Selected Social Characteristics in the United States

Colbert County

Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 38,638

Less than 9th grade 1,857

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4,159

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13,927

Some college, no degree 8,611

Associate’s degree 2,848

Bachelor’s degree 4,573

Graduate or professional degree 2,663

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Colbert 23,687 22,861 826 3.5% 4,321 5,147

Franklin 14,639 14,262 377 2.6% 3,993 4,370

Lauderdale 42,974 41,647 1,327 3.1% 7,705 9,032

Lawrence 14,527 14,107 420 2.9% 3,908 4,328

Marion 12,788 12,358 430 3.4% 1,421 1,851

Winston 9,939 9,614 325 3.3% 1,567 1,892

Unemployment + Underemployment = Potential Available Labor Pool

Source: LAUS data, County Unemployment Rates August 2019 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.

Colbert County

Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4

OccupationNumber

UnemployedOccupation

NumberUnemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 40 Carpenters 8Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 33 Office Clerks, General 7Construction Laborers 24 Receptionists and Information Clerks 7Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

16 General and Operations Managers 7

Team Assemblers 16Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

7

Customer Service Representatives 16 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7Cashiers 13 Teacher Assistants 7

Retail Salespersons 13Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

6

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 13 Medical Assistants 6Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13 Waiters and Waitresses 6Electricians 12 Millwrights 6Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

11 Home Health Aides 6

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 11 Machinists 6

Structural Iron and Steel Workers 10Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

5

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

10 Helpers--Electricians 5

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

Colbert County

Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4

Occupation# of

ResumesOccupation

# of Resumes

Helpers--Production Workers 224 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 16

Customer Service Representatives 98 Medical Assistants 15

Office Clerks, General 51Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

14

Home Health Aides 30 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 11

Team Assemblers 30 General and Operations Managers 11

Construction Laborers 29 Highway Maintenance Workers 10

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

24 Nursing Assistants 10

Cashiers 23Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

9

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 19 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 8

Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 19 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8

Retail Salespersons 19 Security Guards 8

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 15 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 7

Receptionists and Information Clerks 15 Cooks, Fast Food 7

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

13 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 7

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

13 Registered Nurses 7

Source: Alabama JobLink

Colbert County

Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2018 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of Ads

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 158 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 12

Retail Salespersons 36 Real Estate Sales Agents 12

Customer Service Representatives 33 Driver/Sales Workers 12

Industrial Engineers 29 General and Operations Managers 11

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 27 Security Guards 11

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 24 Construction Laborers 11

Cashiers 23 Pharmacy Technicians 10

Registered Nurses 22Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

10

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

21Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

10

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

20Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

10

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 19 Medical and Health Services Managers 9

Physical Therapists 16Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

9

Nursing Assistants 16 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

15Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

8

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 12 Accountants and Auditors 8

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

Colbert County

Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth -0.5 -0.9

Age 20-64 Population Growth -7.5 -9.5

Nonagricultural Job Growth 2.1 2.0

Worker Shortfall 9.6 11.4

Worker Shortfall 2,100 2,503

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

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2017 Workforce Characteristics

Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share

Less than high school 2,043 9.1%

High school or equivalent, no college 5,494 24.5%

Some college or Associate degree 5,677 25.3%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 3,562 15.9%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

5,628 25.1%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 5,628 25.1%

Age 30 to 54 11,865 53.0%

Age 55 or older 4,911 21.9%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 12,233 54.6%

Female 10,171 45.4%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 4,116 18.4%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 9,040 40.3%

More than $3,333 per month 9,248 41.3%

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.

Colbert County

Occupational Wages

Colbert County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$10.41 $17.10 $20.68 $25.82

Colbert County Average Hourly WageManufacturing

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$13.14 $18.44 $21.51 $25.70

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 2019 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.

Colbert County

Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison

Entry Median Mean Experienced

Alabama

Total $20,489 $34,756 $45,108 $57,418

Manufacturing $24,677 $37,882 $46,086 $56,789

Colbert County

Total $21,660 $35,559 $43,031 $53,718

Manufacturing $27,334 $38,361 $44,744 $53,450

Madison County

Total $21,824 $41,793 $57,859 $75,875

Manufacturing $29,383 $51,512 $64,504 $82,064

Lauderdale County

Total $19,240 $28,948 $37,088 $46,010

Manufacturing $22,814 $34,406 $39,522 $47,876

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 2019 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.

Colbert County

Manufacturing27.1%

Retail Trade12.3% Health Care & Social

Assistance12.0%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.1%

Construction6.8%

Educational Services

6.4%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs5.9%

Wholesale Trade4.8%

Public Admin4.5%

Remaining Industries with less than

4.5% Share of Total Employment

Colbert County: Industry Distribution2018

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

Colbert County

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. .

18,000

19,000

20,000

21,000

22,000

23,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Colbert County

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.

3,119

Health Care & Social Assistance

2,748

3,626

Manufacturing

6,195

2,717Retail Trade

2,819

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4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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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.

1,565

Accommodation & Food Services 1,621

857

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

1,356

1,518

Construction

1,5451,602

Educational Services

1,452

1,050

Wholesale Trade

1,098

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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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.

305

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

349

370

Transportation & Warehousing

481

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300

350

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450

500

550

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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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.

$2,895 $2,921$3,058

$3,151 $3,168 $3,194$3,284 $3,344 $3,405

$3,500

$1,903 $1,843

$2,081

$2,259

$2,092 $2,135 $2,212 $2,223

$2,149 $2,161

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

Colbert County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

48%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 52%

2017 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.

Colbert County

20,182 Workers Living in the County

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Colbert County, AL 9,620 42.9%

Lauderdale County, AL 5,824 26.0%

Franklin County, AL 1,277 5.7%

Lawrence County, AL 870 3.9%

Morgan County, AL 536 2.4%

Madison County, AL 527 2.4%

Jefferson County, AL 310 1.4%

Wayne County, TN 221 1.0%

Lawrence County, TN 202 0.9%

Marion County, AL 196 0.9%

All Other Locations 2,821 12.6%

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.

Colbert County

Distance Workers Living inColbert County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 20,182 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 10,544 52.2%

10 to 24 miles 3,808 18.9%

25 to 50 miles 1,806 8.9%

Greater than 50 miles 4,024 19.9%

2017 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.

Colbert County

2017 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.

Colbert County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 10,562 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 2,910 27.6%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 5,562 52.7%

Workers Aged 55 or older 2,090 19.8%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less2,455 23.2%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month4,246 40.2%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month3,861 36.6%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class2,269 21.5%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

2,652 25.1%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class5,641 53.4%

12,784

9,620

10,562

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Colbert County, AL 9,620 47.7%

Lauderdale County, AL 3,836 19.0%

Madison County, AL 958 4.7%

Franklin County, AL 932 4.6%

Morgan County, AL 780 3.9%

Jefferson County, AL 634 3.1%

Limestone County, AL 317 1.6%

Lawrence County, AL 201 1.0%

Tuscaloosa County, AL 185 0.9%

Shelby County, AL 179 0.9%

All Other Locations 2,540 12.6%

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.

Colbert County

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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2,296ALL INDUSTRIES GOODS PRODUCING

2017 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 Education2017-2018 HS Graduates Enrolled in Alabama Public Colleges

High SchoolHS

Grads

Enrolled in AL Public Colleges

Enrolled in Remedial Course(s)Enrollment

Status

Math Only

English Only

Both TotalFull

Time

Part Time/ Other

Cherokee High School 47 11 4 1 2 7 10 1

Colbert County High School 63 27 4 2 5 11 22 5

Colbert Heights High School 91 42 7 2 3 12 31 11

Deshler High School 96 46 8 1 5 14 41 5

Muscle Shoals High School 196 146 10 7 6 23 133 13

Sheffield High School 70 40 8 2 3 13 32 8

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.

Colbert County

Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions

Colbert County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 1,949 314

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 220 37

Elementary Education and Teaching 66 7

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 57 22

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54 15

Business Administration and Management, General 46 2

Accounting 35 0

Computer and Information Sciences, General 35 6

Child Care and Support Services Management 26 7

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26 3

Secondary Education and Teaching 22 1

Social Work 22 1

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 1

Finance, General 20 0

Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 20 10

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 19 2

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

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Welding Technology/Welder 64 1 65 1,218

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 13 16 6 35 3,742

Business Administration and Management, General 12 8 20 1,748

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 18 18 1,082

HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Tech 15 2 17 274

Elementary Education and Teaching 11 5 16 985

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 12 3 1 16 755

Accounting 11 3 14 971

Medical/Clinical Assistant 7 7 14 211

Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 6 7 13 189

Social Work 9 3 12 718

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7 2 9 109

Education, General 9 9 91

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9 9 525

Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 1 4 1 8 878

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

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