Limestone County Profile - Alabama C… · Automotive Service Techs and Mechanics 31 Construction Laborers 12 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 31 Real Estate Sales Agents 11

Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Limestone County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 5,223

5 to 14 years 12,128

15 to 19 years 6,304

20 to 24 years 5,103

25 to 34 years 12,048

35 to 44 years 12,731

45 to 54 years 13,888

55 to 64 years 11,904

65 and older 13,723

Total Population93,052

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

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45 to 5415%

65 and over15%

35 to 4414%

5 to 1413%

25 to 3413%

55 to 6413%

15 to 197%

Under 55%

20 to 245%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 22,340

Nursery school, preschool 873

Kindergarten 959

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 9,978

High school (grades 9-12) 5,570

College or graduate school 4,960

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 64,294

Less than 9th grade 3,728

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6,395

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19,463

Some college, no degree 13,545

Associate’s degree 4,796

Bachelor’s degree 10,857

Graduate or professional degree 5,510

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 27 Nursing Assistants 4Customer Service Representatives 11 Cooks, Restaurant 4Team Assemblers 10 Teacher Assistants 4Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 7 Construction Laborers 4

Millwrights 6Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

4

Retail Salespersons 6 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4Cashiers 6 Tire Builders 3Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 5 Tax Preparers 3Exec Secretaries & Exec Admin Assistants 5 Sales Managers 3Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

5 General and Operations Managers 3

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

5 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 3

Automotive Service Techs & Mechanics 4 HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 3Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

4Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

3

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

4Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

3

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

4Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products

3

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

Helpers--Production Workers 46 Cooks, Fast Food 5

Customer Service Representatives 32 General and Operations Managers 5

Team Assemblers 24 Home Health Aides 5

Office Clerks, General 13 Human Resources Managers 5

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

5

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

9 Nursing Assistants 5

Medical Secretaries 8 Waiters and Waitresses 5

Receptionists and Information Clerks 8 Construction Laborers 4

Cashiers 7Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

4

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 7 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 4

Medical Assistants 7 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 4

Retail Salespersons 7 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4

Security Guards 7 Procurement Clerks 4

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

6 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4

Human Resources Specialists 6Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

3

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 137 Electricians 14

Retail Salespersons 63 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 13

Registered Nurses 44Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

13

Customer Service Representatives 33 Physical Therapists 12

Automotive Service Techs and Mechanics 31 Construction Laborers 12

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 31 Real Estate Sales Agents 11

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

28 Receptionists and Information Clerks 11

Industrial Engineers 19 Sales Managers 10

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 19 Petroleum Engineers 10

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

16 Insurance Sales Agents 10

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education

15 Driver/Sales Workers 10

Cashiers 14 Emergency Management Directors 9

Sales Reprs, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products

14 Nursing Assistants 9

Demonstrators and Product Promoters 14 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 9

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

14 Carpenters 9

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth 18.1 25.1

Age 20-64 Population Growth 13.8 18.4

Nonagricultural Job Growth 12.9 17.1

Worker Shortfall -0.9 -1.4

Worker Shortfall -337 -524

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 1,963 8.9%

High school or equivalent, no college 5,228 23.8%

Some college or Associate degree 5,487 25.0%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 3,807 17.3%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

5,489 25.0%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 5,489 25.0%

Age 30 to 54 11,742 53.4%

Age 55 or older 4,743 21.6%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 12,067 54.9%

Female 9,907 45.1%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 4,454 20.3%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 8,577 39.0%

More than $3,333 per month 8,943 40.7%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

Limestone County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$10.19 $17.69 $20.33 $25.41

Limestone County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$13.64 $18.54 $21.63 $25.63

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

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Total $21,199 $36,779 $42,299 $52,848

Manufacturing $28,368 $38,565 $44,992 $53,303

Madison County

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

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

Morgan County

Total $20,295 $33,069 $42,707 $53,913

Manufacturing $24,295 $39,942 $49,414 $61,974

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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Manufacturing20.2%

Retail Trade14.3%

Educational Services11.9% Construction

10.8%

Health Care & Social Assistance

9.5%

Accommodation & Food Services

8.0%

Wholesale Trade4.2%

Public Admin4.0%

Professional, Scientific, &

Technical Svcs3.2%Admin & Support & Waste

Mgmt & Remediation Svcs2.8%

Remaining Industries with less than

2.8% Share of Total Employment

Limestone 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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Industry Sector Employment Trends


2,633 Manufacturing

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3,398

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1,595

Accommodation & Food Services

1,894

973

Construction

2,5512,616

Educational Services2,820

1,806Health Care & Social Assistance

2,262

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Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 769

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322 Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

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Wholesale Trade

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$3,024

$2,837 $2,844 $2,892$2,976 $2,982

$3,116$3,211

$3,340$3,448

$1,905

$1,739

$2,364

$2,086 $2,098 $1,994

$2,179 $2,205 $2,345

$2,437

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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34,227 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

29%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 71%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Limestone County, AL 9,878 45.0%

Madison County, AL 3,494 15.9%

Morgan County, AL 1,824 8.3%

Lauderdale County, AL 1,165 5.3%

Jefferson County, AL 628 2.9%

Cullman County, AL 449 2.0%

Lawrence County, AL 402 1.8%

Colbert County, AL 317 1.4%

Giles County, TN 292 1.3%

Marshall County, AL 289 1.3%

All Other Locations 3,236 14.7%



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Distance Workers Living inLimestone County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 34,227 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 10,323 30.2%

10 to 24 miles 15,496 45.3%

25 to 50 miles 3,385 9.9%

Greater than 50 miles 5,023 14.7%

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 24,349 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 5,511 22.6%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 14,067 57.8%

Workers Aged 55 or older 4,771 19.6%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less4,349 17.9%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month7,749 31.8%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month12,251 50.3%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class5,398 22.2%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

4,720 19.4%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class14,231 58.4%

24,349

9,878

12,096

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Madison County, AL 13,227 40.6%

Limestone County, AL 9,878 28.9%

Morgan County, AL 3,389 9.9%

Jefferson County, AL 1,254 3.7%

Giles County, TN 642 1.9%

Lauderdale County, AL 402 1.2%

Cullman County, AL 383 1.1%

Shelby County, AL 380 1.1%

Marshall County, AL 365 1.1%

Montgomery County, AL 356 1.0%

All Other Locations 3,289 9.6%



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



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-916 -1,114 -1,400 -1,439-540

-1,389 -1,816-3,042 -2,684 -2,391

-1,751 -1,616 -1,888 -1,421 -1,543 -1,429

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-10,134-11,097 -11,595 -11,464 -11,464 -11,614 -11,115 -11,506

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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

Ardmore High School 121 57 7 1 0 8 42 15

Athens High School 237 146 19 5 6 30 127 19

Athens Renaissance School 64 14 3 0 0 3 11 3

Clements High School 88 37 5 0 0 5 34 3

East Limestone High School 169 89 10 2 2 14 74 15

Elkmont High School 96 41 7 1 3 11 30 11

Tanner High School 70 31 3 0 5 8 19 12

West Limestone High School 98 39 0 2 0 2 31 8

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2017 High School Report.

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

Limestone County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 3,309 541

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 224 25

Business Administration and Management, General 176 23

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 175 24

Computer and Information Sciences, General 123 21

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 69 17

Accounting 66 3

Elementary Education and Teaching 61 3

Mechanical Engineering 60 8

Psychology, General 44 5

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

42 7

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35 5

Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant 32 12

English Language and Literature, General 31 3

Design and Visual Communications, General 28 7

Chemistry, General 26 6

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

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Business Administration and Management, General 9 12 29 10 60 1,748

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 35 22 57 450

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 15 32 9 56 3,742

Elementary Education and Teaching 26 8 1 35 985

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 17 9 6 32 755

Computer and Information Sciences, General 15 7 8 30 878

Accounting 26 2 28 971

Mechanical Engineering 18 18 562

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16 1 17 627

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 8 2 4 14 193

English Language and Literature, General 13 13 338

Psychology, General 12 12 716

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 9 9 1,082

Art/Art Studies, General 8 8 242

Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 3 8 340

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

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