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Alabama Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Division
Lamar County Profile
DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018
Age Estimate
Under 5 years 699
5 to 14 years 1,813
15 to 19 years 867
20 to 24 years 661
25 to 34 years 1,472
35 to 44 years 1,562
45 to 54 years 1,881
55 to 64 years 2,040
65 and older 2,938
Total Population13,933
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates
Lamar County
65 & Older21%
55 to 64 15%
45 to 54 13%
5 to 14 13%
35 to 44 11%
25 to 34 11%
15 to 196%
Under 5 5%
20 to 24 5%
Population By Age Group:
School Enrollment Estimate
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 2,966
Nursery school, preschool 109
Kindergarten 117
Elementary school (grades 1-8) 1,615
High school (grades 9-12) 675
College or graduate school 450
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
Lamar County
Educational Attainment Estimate
Population 25 years and over 9,893
Less than 9th grade 705
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,036
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3,950
Some college, no degree 2,062
Associate’s degree 905
Bachelor’s degree 823
Graduate or professional degree 412
Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data
CountyCivilian
Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
Under-Employment
Available Labor Pool
Bibb 8,901 8,643 258 2.9% 1,443 1,701
Fayette 6,589 6,387 202 3.1% 1,086 1,288
Greene 2,901 2,734 167 5.8% 782 949
Hale 6,226 5,993 233 3.7% 2,487 2,720
Lamar 5,818 5,650 168 2.9% 966 1,134
Marengo 7,712 7,445 267 3.5% 1,779 2,046
Pickens 8,100 7,833 267 3.3% 1,473 1,740
Sumter 4,863 4,658 205 4.2% 1,057 1,262
Tuscaloosa 105,386 102,656 2,730 2.6% 23,508 26,238
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.
Lamar County
Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4
OccupationNumber
UnemployedOccupation
NumberUnemployed
Office Clerks, General 5 General and Operations Managers 1
Helpers--Production Workers 5Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
1
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2 Parts Salespersons 1
Pharmacy Technicians 2Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
1
Cashiers 2 Electricians 1
Security Guards 2 Home Health Aides 1
Customer Service Representatives 2 Floral Designers 1
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2 Interpreters and Translators 1
Medical Assistants 2 Carpenters 1
Machinists 2Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
1
Boilermakers 2Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
1
Pest Control Workers 1 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 1
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
1 Personal Care Aides 1
Food Service Managers 1 Team Assemblers 1
Retail Salespersons 1 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1
Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports
Lamar County
Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4
Occupation# of
ResumesOccupation
# of Resumes
Helpers--Production Workers 90 Helpers--Carpenters 4
Team Assemblers 33 Registered Nurses 4
Office Clerks, General 20Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
4
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
15Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
3
Cashiers 14 Cooks, Fast Food 3
Childcare Workers 13 Computer User Support Specialists 3
Customer Service Representatives 11 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3
Nursing Assistants 10 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 3
Construction Laborers 7 Receptionists and Information Clerks 3
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
6Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
3
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
6Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
2
Home Health Aides 5 Administrative Services Managers 2
Retail Salespersons 5 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 2
General and Operations Managers 4Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
2
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 4 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2
Source: Alabama JobLink
Lamar 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 23Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
4
Industrial Engineers 18 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 4
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 13 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
10Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 4
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8 Accountants and Auditors 3
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal & Plastic
8Network and Computer Systems Administrators
3
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
7 Occupational Therapists 3
Helpers--Production Workers 7 Speech-Language Pathologists 3
General and Operations Managers 6 Registered Nurses 3
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
6 Home Health Aides 3
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
6Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
3
Social and Human Service Assistants 5 Cooks, Restaurant 3
Security Guards 5 Insurance Sales Agents 3
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 5 Construction Laborers 3
Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics
Lamar County
Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030
Total Population Growth -9.9 -13.2
Age 20-64 Population Growth -19.5 -24.0
Nonagricultural Job Growth -14.2 -17.6
Worker Shortfall 5.3 6.4
Worker Shortfall 287 342
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama
Lamar County
2017 Workforce Characteristics
Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share
Less than high school 340 10.3%
High school or equivalent, no college 979 29.6%
Some college or Associate degree 884 26.7%
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 474 14.3%
Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)
629 19.0%
Jobs by Worker Age Count Share
Age 29 or younger 629 19.0%
Age 30 to 54 1,782 53.9%
Age 55 or older 895 27.1%
Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share
Male 1,917 58.0%
Female 1,389 42.0%
Jobs by Earnings Count Share
$1,250 per month or less 586 17.7%
$1,251 to $3,333 per month 1,245 37.7%
More than $3,333 per month 1,475 44.6%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.
Lamar County
Occupational Wages
Lamar County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$9.55 $16.55 $18.24 $22.59
Lamar County Average Hourly WageManufacturing
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$12.25 $17.93 $19.49 $23.11
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.
Lamar 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
Lamar County
Total $19,868 $34,433 $37,951 $46,992
Manufacturing $25,482 $37,312 $40,530 $48,054
Tuscaloosa County
Total $20,421 $34,848 $43,356 $54,823
Manufacturing $27,887 $47,409 $50,555 $61,890
Marion County
Total $20,523 $31,334 $37,325 $45,725
Manufacturing $23,586 $33,310 $38,133 $45,407
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.
Lamar County
Manufacturing33.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance
10.8% Retail Trade10.1%
Transportation & Warehousing
7.5%
Admin & Support &
Waste Mgmt &
Remediation Svcs7.3%
Educational Services
5.8%Public Admin
5.6%
Accommodation & Food Services
5.1%
Construction4.4%
Remaining Industries with less than
4.4% Share of Total Employment
Lamar 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.
Lamar 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
2,000
2,400
2,800
3,200
3,600
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Lamar 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.
817
Manufacturing
1,157
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Lamar 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.
98
Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services
253237
Educational Services
204
367
Health Care & Social Assistance376
198
Accommodation & Food Services177
189
Construction
154
331
Retail Trade
351
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Lamar 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.
42
Wholesale Trade
26
46
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Lamar County
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.
$2,765$2,666
$2,747$2,876 $2,858
$3,010$3,138 $3,150 $3,186
$3,272
$2,023 $1,969
$1,783
$2,081 $1,990
$2,197 $2,171 $2,128 $2,186 $2,230
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Average Earnings New Hire Earnings
Lamar County
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.
Lamar County
5,153 Workers Living in the County
Living andEmployed in the Selection Area
34%Living in the
Selection Area but Employed
Outside 66%
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County
Count Share
Lamar County, AL 1,751 53.0%
Marion County, AL 296 9.0%
Fayette County, AL 232 7.0%
Lowndes County, MS 177 5.4%
Monroe County, MS 140 4.2%
Pickens County, AL 90 2.7%
Tuscaloosa County, AL 88 2.7%
Jefferson County, AL 43 1.3%
Franklin County, AL 25 0.8%
Mobile County, AL 21 0.6%
All Other Locations 443 13.4%
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.
Lamar County
Distance Workers Living inLamar County Travel to Work
Count Share
Total Primary Jobs 5,153 100.0%
Less than 10 miles 1,320 25.6%
10 to 24 miles 1,490 28.9%
25 to 50 miles 851 16.5%
Greater than 50 miles 1,492 29.0%
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.
Lamar 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.
Lamar County
Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share
External Jobs Filled by Residents 3,402 100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger 845 24.8%
Workers Aged 30 to 54 1,853 54.5%
Workers Aged 55 or older 704 20.7%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or
less650 19.1%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333
per month1,463 43.0%
Workers Earning More than $3,333
per month1,289 37.9%
Workers in the "Goods Producing"
Industry Class931 27.4%
Workers in the "Trade,
Transportation, and Utilities" Industry
Class
771 22.7%
Workers in the "All Other Services"
Industry Class1,700 50.0%
1,5551,751
3,402
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County
Count Share
Lamar County, AL 1,751 34.0%
Lowndes County, MS 611 11.9%
Marion County, AL 411 8.0%
Fayette County, AL 290 5.6%
Tuscaloosa County, AL 268 5.2%
Jefferson County, AL 250 4.9%
Monroe County, MS 157 3.0%
Lee County, MS 82 1.6%
Madison County, AL 77 1.5%
Winston County, AL 70 1.4%
All Other Locations 1,186 23.0%
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.
Lamar County
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
151
117
-444 -519-683
-920
-658 -721-831
-672 -734-591 -523
-423 -386 -293
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-1,425-1,310
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-2,514
-1,832
-2,082
-2,485 -2,637 -2,560 -2,559
-2,128-1,906 -1,918 -1,847
GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES
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.
Goods Producing includes the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, and Agriculture covered by
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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
Lamar County High-Intermediate
68 36 5 1 3 9 33 3
South Lamar School 53 37 5 2 4 11 35 2
Sulligent School 59 39 7 1 1 9 37 2
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.
Lamar County
Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
Lamar County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman
Major Grand Total 407 75
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 98 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 30 0
Electrician 14 6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 7 1
Business Administration and Management, General 7 0
Tool and Die Technology/Technician 7 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 1
History, General 6 1
Accounting 5 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 5 0
Social Work 5 0
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, General 5 2
Finance, General 4 1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 0
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Lamar County
Postsecondary EducationSummer 2017 thru Spring 2018 Completions of Students from Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 11 3 3 17 3,742
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 11 11 826
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 11 11 1,082
Welding Technology/Welder 9 1 10 1,218
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 3 878
Electrician 3 3 213
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 3 3 317
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 2 401
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1 2 181
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 2 985
Management Information Systems, General 2 2 272
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant 2 2 102
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 2 460
Tool and Die Technology/Technician 2 2 104
Child Care and Support Services Management 1 1 377
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Lamar County
Alabama Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Division
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