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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Morgan County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 7,059

5 to 14 years 15,345

15 to 19 years 7,610

20 to 24 years 6,847

25 to 34 years 14,623

35 to 44 years 15,011

45 to 54 years 16,727

55 to 64 years 16,035

65 and older 19,865

Total Population119,122

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

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65 and over17%

45 to 5414%

55 to 6413%

5 to 1413%

35 to 4413%

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 27,538

Nursery school, preschool 1,681

Kindergarten 1,655

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 12,378

High school (grades 9-12) 6,385

College or graduate school 5,439

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 82,261

Less than 9th grade 5,286

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8,420

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 24,350

Some college, no degree 19,241

Associate’s degree 7,115

Bachelor’s degree 12,416

Graduate or professional degree 5,433

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 56 Sales Managers 10

Team Assemblers 26 Packers and Packagers, Hand 9

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

19Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

9

Electricians 18 Personal Care Aides 9

Customer Service Representatives 17 Construction Laborers 9

Retail Salespersons 14 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8

General and Operations Managers 13 Home Health Aides 8

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 8

Cashiers 12 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 12 Machinists 7

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 11Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

6

Office Clerks, General 11 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

11 Nursing Assistants 6

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

10 Receptionists and Information Clerks 5

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

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

Helpers--Production Workers 247 General and Operations Managers 14

Customer Service Representatives 102Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

14

Team Assemblers 71 Driver/Sales Workers 13

Office Clerks, General 45Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

13

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 39 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 13

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 38 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 13

Construction Laborers 37 Personal Care Aides 13

Home Health Aides 27 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 13

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

25Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

12


23Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

12

Medical Assistants 21Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

12

Nursing Assistants 21 Receptionists and Information Clerks 12

Cashiers 18 Security Guards 12

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 17 Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 10

Retail Salespersons 15 Electricians 9

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 452 Construction Laborers 35Retail Salespersons 176 Mechanical Engineers 33

Industrial Engineers 103Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

33

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 92 Helpers--Production Workers 33

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 68Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

31

Customer Service Representatives 66 Computer User Support Specialists 29

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 58Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

29

Registered Nurses 49Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products

29

Insurance Sales Agents 48Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

28

Driver/Sales Workers 45 Tree Trimmers and Pruners 26Cashiers 42 Nursing Assistants 25Security Guards 39 Electricians 24

Automotive Service Techs and Mechanics 38 Social and Human Service Assistants 24Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

37Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

24


37Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

23

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

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Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth 1.3 2.0

Age 20-64 Population Growth -3.7 -4.9

Nonagricultural Job Growth 8.8 10.3

Worker Shortfall 12.6 15.3

Worker Shortfall 6,520 7,919

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 4,570 9.7%

High school or equivalent, no college 11,822 25.1%

Some college or Associate degree 12,203 25.9%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 7,798 16.6%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

10,669 22.7%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 10,669 22.7%

Age 30 to 54 26,131 55.5%

Age 55 or older 10,262 21.8%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 26,208 55.7%

Female 20,854 44.3%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 9,019 19.2%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 17,548 37.3%

More than $3,333 per month 20,495 43.5%

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

Morgan County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.76 $15.89 $20.53 $25.92

Morgan County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$11.68 $19.20 $23.75 $29.79

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

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

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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Manufacturing27.1%

Retail Trade11.0% Health Care & Social

Assistance11.0% Accommodation

& Food Services8.6%

Admin & Support &

Waste Mgmt &

Remediation Svcs6.7%

Construction6.6%

Educational Services

6.3%Wholesale Trade4.4%

Public Admin3.6%

Professional, Scientific, &

Technical Svcs3.0%

Remaining Industries with less than

3.0% Share of Total Employment

Morgan 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


44,500

45,500

46,500

47,500

48,500

49,500

50,500

51,500

52,500

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Industry Sector Employment Trends


12,675Manufacturing

13,648

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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5,360

Health Care & Social Assistance

5,534

5,245Retail Trade

5,535

3,029

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

3,384

0

500

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1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

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5,500

6,000

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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3,775

Accommodation & Food Services

4,348

3,460Construction

3,3383,490

Educational Services 3,173

1,214

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 1,532

1,998Wholesale Trade 2,205

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$3,341 $3,280$3,432

$3,507$3,613 $3,656

$3,738$3,837

$3,925 $3,966

$2,038 $1,990

$2,336 $2,170 $2,190

$2,098 $2,109

$2,349 $2,291 $2,274

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



Morgan County

45,894 Workers Living in the County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

47%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 53%

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Morgan County, AL 21,551 45.8%

Lawrence County, AL 4,623 9.8%

Madison County, AL 4,293 9.1%

Limestone County, AL 3,389 7.2%

Cullman County, AL 1,970 4.2%

Lauderdale County, AL 1,321 2.8%

Marshall County, AL 1,028 2.2%

Jefferson County, AL 1,017 2.2%

Colbert County, AL 780 1.7%

Franklin County, AL 407 0.9%

All Other Locations 6,683 14.2%



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Distance Workers Living inMorgan County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 45,894 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 17,178 37.4%

10 to 24 miles 14,746 32.1%

25 to 50 miles 6,587 14.4%

Greater than 50 miles 7,383 16.1%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



Morgan County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 24,343 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 6,416 26.4%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 12,857 52.8%

Workers Aged 55 or older 5,070 20.8%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less5,381 22.1%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month9,165 37.6%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month9,797 40.2%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class5,222 21.5%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

5,550 22.8%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class13,571 55.7%

25,51121,551

24,343

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Morgan County, AL 21,551 47.0%

Madison County, AL 10,302 22.4%

Jefferson County, AL 2,058 4.5%

Cullman County, AL 1,868 4.1%

Limestone County, AL 1,824 4.0%

Marshall County, AL 895 2.0%

Lauderdale County, AL 792 1.7%

Colbert County, AL 563 1.2%

Shelby County, AL 491 1.1%

Lawrence County, AL 470 1.0%

All Other Locations 5,107 11.1%



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



Goods Producing includes the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, and Agriculture covered by

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ALL INDUSTRIES GOODS PRODUCING

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

Albert P Brewer High School 182 73 9 1 1 11 58 15

Austin High School 328 163 36 8 7 51 140 23

Danville High School 112 54 5 1 1 7 45 9

Decatur High School 221 92 14 2 6 22 72 20

Falkville High School 46 19 3 1 0 4 16 3

Hartselle High School 217 124 7 4 2 13 111 13

Priceville High School 106 58 2 0 0 2 52 6

West Morgan High School 107 49 4 2 2 8 37 12

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

Morgan County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 3,922 663

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 291 52

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 234 31

Business Administration and Management, General 218 25

Elementary Education and Teaching 99 13

Computer and Information Sciences, General 95 14

Accounting 73 3

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 71 12

Mechanical Engineering 52 10

Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant 45 17

Psychology, General 40 3

Chemical Engineering 36 10

Electrical and Electronics Engineering 33 4

Social Work 32 3

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

27 1

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27 1

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

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 55 41 96 450

Business Administration and Management, General 12 5 28 1 13 59 1,748

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 41 41 1,082

Accounting 20 1 5 26 971

Mechanical Engineering 25 1 26 562

Elementary Education and Teaching 24 24 985

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 16 4 4 24 755

Computer and Information Sciences, General 8 4 11 23 878

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15 15 525

Secondary Education and Teaching 2 11 1 14 460

Art/Art Studies, General 11 11 242

Psychology, General 11 11 716

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 1 10 627

English Language and Literature, General 8 1 1 10 338

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

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