Alabama Department of Labor
Labor Market Information Division
Pike County Profile
DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018
Age Estimate
Under 5 years 1,861
5 to 14 years 3,608
15 to 19 years 2,875
20 to 24 years 5,801
25 to 34 years 3,973
35 to 44 years 3,338
45 to 54 years 3,453
55 to 64 years 3,608
65 and older 4,886
Total Population33,403
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates
Pike County
20 to 24 17%
65 & Older15%
25 to 34 12%5 to 14
11%
55 to 64 11%
45 to 54 10%
35 to 44 10%
15 to 199%
Under 5 5%
Population By Age Group:
School Enrollment Estimate
Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 11,068
Nursery school, preschool 369
Kindergarten 315
Elementary school (grades 1-8) 2,822
High school (grades 9-12) 1,283
College or graduate school 6,279
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
Pike County
Educational Attainment Estimate
Population 25 years and over 19,258
Less than 9th grade 920
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2,740
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6,405
Some college, no degree 3,575
Associate’s degree 1,082
Bachelor’s degree 2,846
Graduate or professional degree 1,690
Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data
CountyCivilian
Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
Under-Employment
Available Labor Pool
Barbour 8,474 8,156 318 3.8% 1,794 2,112
Butler 9,198 8,839 359 3.9% 3,341 3,700
Coffee 21,711 21,134 577 2.7% 3,889 4,466
Covington 15,732 15,210 522 3.3% 4,031 4,553
Crenshaw 6,575 6,409 166 2.5% 1,339 1,505
Dale 20,739 20,150 589 2.8% 4,030 4,619
Geneva 11,177 10,870 307 2.7% 2,609 2,916
Henry 6,964 6,729 235 3.4% 2,288 2,523
Houston 46,256 44,936 1,320 2.9% 9,257 10,577
Pike 15,391 14,904 487 3.2% 2,862 3,349
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.
Pike County
Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4
OccupationNumber
UnemployedOccupation
NumberUnemployed
Cashiers 20Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
4
Customer Service Representatives 14 Packers and Packagers, Hand 3
Helpers--Production Workers 12Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
2
Team Assemblers 11 Cooks, Fast Food 2Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 8 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2General and Operations Managers 7 Waiters and Waitresses 2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
2
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 6 Personal Care Aides 2Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6 Receptionists and Information Clerks 2Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 5 Cooks, Restaurant 2Retail Salespersons 5 Food Service Managers 2Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
5Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products
2
Food Preparation Workers 4 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
4 Medical and Health Services Managers 2
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4 Tax Preparers 2
Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports
Pike County
Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4
Occupation# of
ResumesOccupation
# of Resumes
Helpers--Production Workers 292 Waiters and Waitresses 14
Customer Service Representatives 149Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
13
Cashiers 86 Food Preparation Workers 12
Team Assemblers 51 Personal Care Aides 11
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
49 Construction Laborers 10
Cooks, Fast Food 47 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10
Office Clerks, General 42 Receptionists and Information Clerks 10
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 31 Packers and Packagers, Hand 9
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 30Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
9
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 25Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
8
Retail Salespersons 24 Food Service Managers 8
Nursing Assistants 20 Medical Assistants 8
General and Operations Managers 19 Driver/Sales Workers 7
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
19Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
7
Home Health Aides 15 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 7
Source: Alabama JobLink
Pike 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 59 Automotive Service Techs & Mechanics 16
Industrial Engineers 48 General and Operations Managers 15
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
41Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
15
Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 37 Physical Therapists 15
Retail Salespersons 36Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
14
Registered Nurses 35Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
13
Security Guards 34 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 13
Computer User Support Specialists 25Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
12
Office Clerks, General 22 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 12
Cashiers 18Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
11
Artillery and Missile Crew Members 18 HR Assistants, Exc Payroll & Timekeeping 11
Information Security Analysts 17 Social and Human Service Assistants 10
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
17 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 10
Customer Service Representatives 16 Human Resources Managers 9
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 16 Medical and Health Services Managers 9
Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics
Pike County
Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030
Total Population Growth 1.2 3.0
Age 20-64 Population Growth -3.0 -2.4
Nonagricultural Job Growth 12.2 14.6
Worker Shortfall 15.2 17.0
Worker Shortfall 2,128 2,381
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama
Pike County
2017 Workforce Characteristics
Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share
Less than high school 1,289 9.7%
High school or equivalent, no college 3,258 24.4%
Some college or Associate degree 3,152 23.6%
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 2,251 16.9%
Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)
3,395 25.4%
Jobs by Worker Age Count Share
Age 29 or younger 3,395 25.4%
Age 30 to 54 6,843 51.3%
Age 55 or older 3,107 23.3%
Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share
Male 7,215 54.1%
Female 6,130 45.9%
Jobs by Earnings Count Share
$1,250 per month or less 2,822 21.1%
$1,251 to $3,333 per month 5,417 40.6%
More than $3,333 per month 5,106 38.3%
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.
Pike County
Occupational Wages
Pike County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$9.30 $15.18 $20.03 $25.38
Pike County Average Hourly WageManufacturing
Entry Median Mean Experienced
$10.82 $17.73 $23.46 $29.77
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.
Pike 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
Pike County
Total $19,359 $31,579 $41,651 $52,798
Manufacturing $22,504 $36,883 $48,779 $61,917
Coffee County
Total $19,755 $27,083 $36,733 $45,222
Manufacturing $22,285 $27,903 $34,299 $40,307
Montgomery County
Total $21,093 $36,094 $45,438 $57,610
Manufacturing $26,838 $37,272 $41,386 $48,660
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.
Pike County
Manufacturing15.3%
Educational Services14.8%
Transportation & Warehousing
13.3% Retail Trade10.5%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.6%
Health Care & Social Assistance
8.3%
Public Admin6.6%
Professional, Scientific, &
Technical Svcs4.6%
Wholesale Trade3.4%
Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Svcs
2.5%
Remaining Industries with less than
2.5% Share of Total Employment
Pike 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.
Pike 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.
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Pike 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.
318
Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services
352
623
Construction
316
173Professional, Scientific, &
Technical Services
637
371
Wholesale Trade474
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Pike 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.
1,192
Accommodation & Food Services1,337
1,118 Health Care & Social Assistance1,152
0
300
600
900
1,200
1,500
1,800
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Pike 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.
2,640
Educational Services2,058
2,373
Manufacturing
2,137
1,458
Retail Trade1,470
1,000
1,250
1,500
1,750
2,000
2,250
2,500
2,750
3,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Pike 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.
$2,790 $2,850$3,000
$3,067$3,132 $3,184
$3,312$3,409 $3,366 $3,391
$1,862 $1,742
$1,896 $1,946 $1,836 $1,808
$1,932 $1,940 $1,896 $1,883
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Average Earnings New Hire Earnings
Pike County
Living andEmployed in the Selection Area
50%
Living in the Selection Area but Employed
Outside 50%
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.
Pike County
12,112 Workers Living in the County
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County
Count Share
Pike County, AL 6,105 45.7%
Coffee County, AL 1,040 7.8%
Montgomery County, AL 593 4.4%
Crenshaw County, AL 556 4.2%
Houston County, AL 517 3.9%
Covington County, AL 318 2.4%
Barbour County, AL 281 2.1%
Dale County, AL 281 2.1%
Elmore County, AL 243 1.8%
Mobile County, AL 230 1.7%
All Other Locations 3,181 23.8%
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.
Pike County
Distance Workers Living inPike County Travel to Work
Count Share
Total Primary Jobs 12,112 100.0%
Less than 10 miles 4,912 40.6%
10 to 24 miles 1,873 15.5%
25 to 50 miles 2,274 18.8%
Greater than 50 miles 3,053 25.2%
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.
Pike 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.
Pike County
Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share
External Jobs Filled by Residents 6,007 100.0%
Workers Aged 29 or younger 1,762 29.3%
Workers Aged 30 to 54 3,067 51.1%
Workers Aged 55 or older 1,178 19.6%
Workers Earning $1,250 per month or
less1,498 24.9%
Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333
per month2,518 41.9%
Workers Earning More than $3,333
per month1,991 33.1%
Workers in the "Goods Producing"
Industry Class1,247 20.8%
Workers in the "Trade,
Transportation, and Utilities" Industry
Class
1,543 25.7%
Workers in the "All Other Services"
Industry Class3,217 53.6%
7,2406,105
6,007
2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County
Count Share
Pike County, AL 6,105 50.4%
Montgomery County, AL 1,175 9.7%
Coffee County, AL 502 4.1%
Houston County, AL 497 4.1%
Crenshaw County, AL 347 2.9%
Jefferson County, AL 288 2.4%
Lee County, AL 271 2.2%
Dale County, AL 251 2.1%
Bullock County, AL 204 1.7%
Mobile County, AL 135 1.1%
All Other Locations 2,337 19.3%
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.
Pike County
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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GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES
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
Charles Henderson HighSchool
145 73 24 3 13 40 67 6
Goshen High School 67 25 5 0 1 6 23 2
Pike County High School 82 26 3 3 2 8 23 3
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.
Pike County
Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions
Pike County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman
Major Grand Total 1,750 185
Business Administration and Management, General 185 12
Computer and Information Sciences, General 130 8
Accounting 93 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 85 5
Business/Managerial Economics 83 2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 83 10
Psychology, General 55 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 55 3
Radio and Television. 46 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 38 5
Art/Art Studies, General 35 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30 2
Chemistry, General 24 2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24 1
Social Work 23 3
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Pike County
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Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 6 24 33 878
Business Administration and Management, General 24 7 31 1,748
Accounting 14 2 16 971
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 5 10 15 3,742
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 8 1 14 105
Social Work 8 5 13 718
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities 11 11 114
Elementary Education and Teaching 7 3 10 985
Counseling Psychology 1 7 8 110
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7 7 352
Welding Technology/Welder 4 3 7 1,218
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 5 1 6 755
HR Management/Personnel Administration, General 6 6 107
Public Administration and Social Service Professions 6 6 84
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 4 2 6 148
Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.
Pike County
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