Cullman County Profile...2016-2026 2016-2030 Total Population Growth 1.9 2.8 Age 20-64 Population Growth-4.6 -5.7 Nonagricultural Job Growth 5.5 6.9 Worker Shortfall 10.1 12.6 Worker

Cullman County Profile

Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 4,979

5 to 14 years 10,332

15 to 19 years 5,009

20 to 24 years 4,781

25 to 34 years 10,166

35 to 44 years 10,178

45 to 54 years 11,013

55 to 64 years 11,052

65 and older 14,803

Total Population82,313

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

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65 and over18%

55 to 6414%

45 to 5413%5 to 14

13%

35 to 4412%

25 to 3412%

15 to 196%

Under 56%

20 to 246%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 16,944

Nursery school, preschool 746

Kindergarten 727

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 8,430

High school (grades 9-12) 4,293

College or graduate school 2,748

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

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Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 57,212

Less than 9th grade 3,181

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7,224

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20,382

Some college, no degree 12,564

Associate’s degree 5,995

Bachelor’s degree 5,047

Graduate or professional degree 2,819

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Cullman 38,921 37,956 965 2.5% 5,162 6,127

DeKalb 31,524 30,715 809 2.6% 7,832 8,641

Jackson 23,653 22,945 708 3.0% 5,943 6,651

Limestone 44,041 43,001 1,040 2.4% 7,740 8,780

Madison 186,697 182,384 4,313 2.3% 32,647 36,960

Marshall 44,318 43,290 1,028 2.3% 4,329 5,357

Morgan 58,853 57,430 1,423 2.4% 16,080 17,503

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.

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Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4

OccupationNumber

UnemployedOccupation

NumberUnemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 12Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

10

Office Clerks, General 11 Carpenters 8

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

11 Office Clerks, General 7

Cashiers 11 Receptionists and Information Clerks 7

Team Assemblers 11 General and Operations Managers 7

Nursing Assistants 10Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

7

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8 Teacher Assistants 7

Customer Service Representatives 8Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

6

Sales Managers 6 Medical Assistants 6

Carpenters 6 Waiters and Waitresses 6

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

6 Millwrights 6

Boilermakers 5 Home Health Aides 6

Medical Secretaries 5 Machinists 6

Child, Family, and School Social Workers 5 Helpers--Electricians 5

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

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

Occupation# of

ResumesOccupation

# of Resumes

Team Assemblers 92 General and Operations Managers 11Customer Service Representatives 66 Nursing Assistants 11

Office Clerks, General 47Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

10

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 30 Power Plant Operators 10Retail Salespersons 28 Tellers 8Secretaries & Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, & Executive

28Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

8

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 27Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

8

Helpers--Production Workers 27 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 8Receptionists and Information Clerks 25 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 8Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

19Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks

8

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

16Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

7

Medical Assistants 15 Computer User Support Specialists 7Cashiers 14 Human Resources Specialists 7Home Health Aides 12 Security Guards 7

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 12Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

6

Source: Alabama JobLink

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

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of Ads

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 215 Helpers--Production Workers 20

Registered Nurses 65 Physical Therapists 18

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 55 Medical and Health Services Managers 17

Retail Salespersons 54 Medical Assistants 16

Customer Service Representatives 31 Cashiers 16

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

31Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

14

Insurance Sales Agents 27 Medical Secretaries 14

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 27Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

13

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 27 Carpenters 13

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

26 Electricians 13

Driver/Sales Workers 26 Team Assemblers 13

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

23 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 13

Construction Laborers 22 Industrial Engineers 12

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

22Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

12

Office Clerks, General 20 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 11

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth 1.9 2.8

Age 20-64 Population Growth -4.6 -5.7

Nonagricultural Job Growth 5.5 6.9

Worker Shortfall 10.1 12.6

Worker Shortfall 3,654 4,531

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 2,441 8.8%

High school or equivalent, no college 6,961 25.0%

Some college or Associate degree 6,960 25.0%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 4,047 14.5%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

7,442 26.7%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 7,442 26.7%

Age 30 to 54 14,421 51.8%

Age 55 or older 5,988 21.5%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 13,985 50.2%

Female 13,866 49.8%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 5,940 21.3%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 12,281 44.1%

More than $3,333 per month 9,630 34.6%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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Occupational Wages

Cullman County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.69 $14.69 $18.49 $22.89

Cullman County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$11.62 $16.41 $19.64 $23.65

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.

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Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison


Alabama

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

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

Cullman County

Total $20,172 $30,559 $38,458 $47,600

Manufacturing $24,171 $34,123 $40,850 $49,188

Jefferson County

Total $22,364 $39,416 $50,292 $64,256

Manufacturing $28,134 $40,754 $48,754 $59,063

Madison County

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

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

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.

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Manufacturing20.0%

Retail Trade13.7%

Health Care & Social Assistance

13.6%Accommodation & Food Services

9.0%

Transportation & Warehousing

8.6%

Educational Services

7.7%

Public Admin5.0%

Construction4.5%

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs3.7%

Wholesale Trade3.1%

Remaining Industries with less than

3.1% Share of Total Employment

Cullman 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.

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Industry Total Employment Trend

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24,000

25,000

26,000

27,000

28,000

29,000

30,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018


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Industry Sector Employment Trends


2,287

Educational Services

2,227

3,478

Health Care & Social Assistance

3,951

4,577

Manufacturing

5,803

3,538 Retail Trade

3,980

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Industry Sector Employment Trends


578

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

1,081

1,472Construction

1,295

565

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services589

1,166

Wholesale Trade

892

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$2,790 $2,756$2,824 $2,856

$2,935$3,004

$3,108$3,176 $3,214 $3,268

$1,856

$1,660

$1,863 $1,742

$1,886 $2,023 $2,071 $2,046

$1,977 $1,981

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

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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


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33,024 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

48%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 52%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Cullman County, AL 15,928 57.2%

Morgan County, AL 1,868 6.7%

Jefferson County, AL 1,266 4.5%

Blount County, AL 1,118 4.0%

Madison County, AL 910 3.3%

Marshall County, AL 791 2.8%

Walker County, AL 654 2.3%

Winston County, AL 545 2.0%

Limestone County, AL 383 1.4%

Etowah County, AL 323 1.2%

All Other Locations 4,065 14.6%



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Distance Workers Living inCullman County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 33,024 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 11,559 35.0%

10 to 24 miles 6,462 19.6%

25 to 50 miles 9,302 28.2%

Greater than 50 miles 5,701 17.3%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



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Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 17,096 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 4,462 26.7%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 9,031 52.8%

Workers Aged 55 or older 3,503 20.5%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less3,513 20.5%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month5,935 34.7%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month7,648 44.7%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class3,598 21.0%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

4,751 27.8%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class8,747 51.2%

11,923

15,928

17,096

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Cullman County, AL 15,928 48.2%

Jefferson County, AL 4,913 14.9%

Madison County, AL 2,431 7.4%

Morgan County, AL 1,970 6.0%

Marshall County, AL 1,087 3.3%

Shelby County, AL 761 2.3%

Etowah County, AL 508 1.5%

Walker County, AL 500 1.5%

Limestone County, AL 449 1.4%

Blount County, AL 419 1.3%

All Other Locations 4,058 12.3%



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

-2,484 -2,356 -2,296 -2,224-1,606

-1,966-1,667 -1,427 -1,229 -1,208 -1,213 -1,397 -1,307 -1,142 -1,039 -1,184

-5,950 -5,769 -5,979-5,409

-3,391

-6,346

-5,620 -5,414 -5,180

-3,805 -4,037 -3,951

-5,333 -5,261

-4,600-5,173

GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES

2017 Commuting PatternsNet Commuting Trends, All Industries and Goods Producing Industries



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Postsecondary Education2017-2018 HS Graduates Enrolled in Alabama Public Colleges

High SchoolHS

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Enrolled in AL Public Colleges

Enrolled in Remedial Course(s)Enrollment

Status

Math Only

English Only

Both TotalFull

Time

Part Time/ Other

Cold Springs High School 69 37 2 3 2 7 28 9

Cullman High School 222 143 11 2 4 17 132 11

Fairview High School 112 61 8 4 2 14 52 9

Good Hope High School 112 49 7 2 2 11 42 7

Hanceville High School 88 23 2 0 0 2 19 4

Holly Pond High School 92 36 4 2 2 8 28 8

Vinemont High School 64 35 1 0 1 2 27 8

West Point High School 139 63 9 1 2 12 55 8

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

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

Cullman County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 2,554 353

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 277 41

Office Management and Supervision 67 7

Business Administration and Management, General 62 8

Elementary Education and Teaching 54 3

Mechanics and Repairers, General 48 8

Computer and Information Sciences, General 44 4

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

41 1

Engineering Technology, General 39 8

Tool and Die Technology/Technician 38 4

Accounting 33 0

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 33 3

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32 9

Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant 32 8

Criminal Justice/Police Science 29 9

Psychology, General 29 4

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

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 57 22 16 95 3,742

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 40 2 10 52 464

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 52 52 1,082

Child Care and Support Services Management 20 4 7 31 377

Welding Technology/Welder 21 5 26 1,218

Business Administration and Management, General 17 8 25 1,748

Engineering Technology, General 15 8 23 172

Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 12 4 22 878

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 16 3 2 21 755

Tool and Die Technology/Technician 17 4 21 104

Elementary Education and Teaching 13 2 3 18 985

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Tech 14 3 17 167

Salon/Beauty Salon Management 9 5 14 189

Mechanics and Repairers, General 13 13 41

Accounting 10 1 11 971

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

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Cullman County Profile...2016-2026 2016-2030 Total Population Growth 1.9 2.8 Age 20-64 Population Growth-4.6 -5.7 Nonagricultural Job Growth 5.5 6.9 Worker Shortfall 10.1 12.6 Worker