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Alabama Department of Labor Labor Market Information Division Greene County Profile
Alabama Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Division
Greene County Profile
DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018
Age Estimate
Under 5 years 490
5 to 14 years 1,025
15 to 19 years 493
20 to 24 years 585
25 to 34 years 1,006
35 to 44 years 766
45 to 54 years 997
55 to 64 years 1,348
65 and older 1,716
Total Population8,426
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates
Greene County
65 & Older20%
55 to 64 16%
5 to 14 12%25 to 34
12%
45 to 54 12%
35 to 44 9%
20 to 24 7% 15 to 19
6%
Under 5 6%
Population By Age Group:
School Enrollment Estimate
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 1,745
Nursery school, preschool 73
Kindergarten 103
Elementary school (grades 1-8) 843
High school (grades 9-12) 420
College or graduate school 306
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
Greene County
Educational Attainment Estimate
Population 25 years and over 5,833
Less than 9th grade 548
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 858
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,149
Some college, no degree 1,252
Associate’s degree 437
Bachelor’s degree 371
Graduate or professional degree 218
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.
Greene County
Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4
OccupationNumber
UnemployedOccupation
NumberUnemployed
Team Assemblers 10 Electricians 1Cashiers 10 Painting, Coating, & Decorating Workers 1
Helpers--Production Workers 9Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
1
Customer Service Representatives 4 Driver/Sales Workers 1Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
2Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
1
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
1
Carpenters 2Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
1
Construction Managers 2 Gaming Cage Workers 1Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
2 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1
Cooks, Restaurant 2 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1Construction Laborers 2 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 1Nursing Assistants 2 Bill and Account Collectors 1Social and Human Service Assistants 2 Meat, Poultry, & Fish Cutters & Trimmers 1Psychiatric Aides 1 Boilermakers 1
Occupational Health & Safety Technicians 1Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
1
Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports
Greene County
Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4
Occupation# of
ResumesOccupation
# of Resumes
Team Assemblers 29 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 2
Helpers--Production Workers 14 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 2
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 12 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 2
Nursing Assistants 8 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2
Cashiers 6 Phlebotomists 2
Retail Salespersons 5 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 2
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4 Purchasing Managers 2
Construction Laborers 3 Receptionists and Information Clerks 2
Customer Service Representatives 3 Administrative Services Managers 1
Food Preparation Workers 3 Bill and Account Collectors 1
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3 Bus Drivers, School or Special Client 1
Office Clerks, General 3 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1
Security Guards 3 Childcare Workers 1
Cooks, Fast Food 2Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
1
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
2 Cooks, Restaurant 1
Source: Alabama JobLink
Greene 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 17 Customer Service Representatives 1
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 5 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
1
Construction Managers 3 Carpenters 1
Speech-Language Pathologists 3 Helpers--Electricians 1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2 Construction and Building Inspectors 1
Meat, Poultry, & Fish Cutters & Trimmers 2 Helpers--Production Workers 1
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
2 Transportation Inspectors 1
Financial Managers 1 Chief Executives 0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
1 General and Operations Managers 0
Industrial Engineers 1 Legislators 0
Occupational Therapists 1 Advertising and Promotions Managers 0
Physical Therapists 1 Marketing Managers 0
Security Guards 1 Sales Managers 0
Personal Care Aides 1 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 0
Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics
Greene County
Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030
Total Population Growth -10.6 -13.0
Age 20-64 Population Growth -25.8 -31.3
Nonagricultural Job Growth -0.5 -2.2
Worker Shortfall 25.3 29.1
Worker Shortfall 656 753
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama
Greene County
2017 Workforce Characteristics
Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share
Less than high school 185 11.9%
High school or equivalent, no college 465 29.9%
Some college or Associate degree 431 27.8%
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 226 14.6%
Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)
246 15.8%
Jobs by Worker Age Count Share
Age 29 or younger 246 15.8%
Age 30 to 54 860 55.4%
Age 55 or older 447 28.8%
Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share
Male 746 48.0%
Female 807 52.0%
Jobs by Earnings Count Share
$1,250 per month or less 316 20.3%
$1,251 to $3,333 per month 702 45.2%
More than $3,333 per month 535 34.4%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.
Greene County
Occupational Wages
Greene County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$9.95 $12.79 $16.27 $19.43
Greene County Average Hourly WageManufacturing
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$10.65 $14.46 $17.61 $21.10
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.
Greene 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
Greene County
Total $20,708 $26,612 $33,836 $40,399
Manufacturing $22,153 $30,073 $36,636 $43,879
Jefferson County
Total $22,364 $39,416 $50,292 $64,256
Manufacturing $28,134 $40,754 $48,754 $59,063
Tuscaloosa County
Total $20,421 $34,848 $43,356 $54,823
Manufacturing $27,887 $47,409 $50,555 $61,890
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.
Greene County
Manufacturing29.7%
Educational Services13.3% Health Care & Social
Assistance12.0%
Public Admin10.5%
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
8.8%
Retail Trade8.6%
Accommodation & Food Services
4.1%Transportation & Warehousing
2.9%
Remaining Industries with less than
2.9% Share of Total Employment
Greene 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.
Greene 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. .
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Greene 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.
232
Educational Services
218
173
Health Care & Social Assistance
197
447Manufacturing
489
158Retail Trade
142
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Greene 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.
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Construction
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Transportation & Warehousing 47
79Accommodation & Food
Services
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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.
$2,623 $2,648 $2,665$2,792
$3,122
$2,814 $2,775$2,906
$3,091 $3,078
$1,638
$1,833 $1,718
$1,833 $1,847
$1,635 $1,708
$1,925 $2,051
$1,910
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Average Earnings New Hire Earnings
Greene 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.
Greene County
Living and Employed in the Selection Area
24%
Living in the Selection Area but Employed
Outside76%
2,825 Workers Living in the County
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County
Count Share
Greene County, AL 687 44.2%
Tuscaloosa County, AL 224 14.4%
Hale County, AL 124 8.0%
Marengo County, AL 123 7.9%
Sumter County, AL 73 4.7%
Jefferson County, AL 29 1.9%
Pickens County, AL 24 1.5%
Lauderdale County, MS 15 1.0%
Clarke County, AL 12 0.8%
Lee County, AL 11 0.7%
All Other Locations 231 14.9%
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.
Greene County
Distance Workers Living inGreene County Travel to Work
Count Share
Total Primary Jobs 2,825 100.0%
Less than 10 miles 468 16.6%
10 to 24 miles 614 21.7%
25 to 50 miles 828 29.3%
Greater than 50 miles 915 32.4%
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.
Greene 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.
Greene County
Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share
External Jobs Filled by Residents 2,138 100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger 665 31.1%
Workers Aged 30 to 54 1,076 50.3%
Workers Aged 55 or older 397 18.6%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or
less486 22.7%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333
per month1,014 47.4%
Workers Earning More than $3,333
per month638 29.8%
Workers in the "Goods Producing"
Industry Class591 27.6%
Workers in the "Trade,
Transportation, and Utilities" Industry
Class
440 20.6%
Workers in the "All Other Services"
Industry Class1,107 51.8%
866687
2,138
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County
Count Share
Tuscaloosa County, AL 823 29.1%
Greene County, AL 687 24.3%
Marengo County, AL 271 9.6%
Jefferson County, AL 203 7.2%
Montgomery County, AL 149 5.3%
Shelby County, AL 67 2.4%
Sumter County, AL 54 1.9%
Hale County, AL 52 1.8%
Madison County, AL 48 1.7%
Pickens County, AL 30 1.1%
All Other Locations 441 15.6%
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.
Greene County
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
-298 -247 -253 -204-94 -130 -136 -151
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-1,444 -1,457 -1,426 -1,395
-1,195 -1,148-1,272
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.
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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
Greene County High School 86 34 7 5 2 14 29 5
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.
Greene County
Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
Greene County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman
Major Grand Total 235 55
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 5
Business Administration and Management, General 10 2
Accounting 7 2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 7 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 3
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 6 4
Psychology, General 6 1
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3 1
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 3 1
Management Information Systems, General 3 0
Mechanical Engineering 3 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3 1
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Greene County
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 5 6 401
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 2 2 46
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 878
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 2 2 211
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 2 163
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2 2 275
Social Work 2 2 718
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 627
Business/Commerce, General 1 1 131
Communication and Media Studies 1 1 97
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 1 278
English Language and Literature, General 1 1 338
Finance, General 1 1 431
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 1 1 89
HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1 274
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Greene County
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