Workforce Statistics
July 2011 Employment Statistics
| Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,163,745 | 1,948,114 | 215,631 | 10.0% |
| Morgan County | 56,396 | 50,947 | 5,449 | 9.0% |
Average Unemployment Rates
| Morgan County | Decatur MSA | |
|---|---|---|
| July-11 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Jan-11 | 10.7% | 11.2% |
| July-10 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| Jan-10 | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| july-09 | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| Jan-09 | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| July-08 | 4.8% | 5.1% |
2009 Underemployment Statistics
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Underemployment Rate
|
Underemployed Workers
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 30.7% | 15,479 |
| Region 2 | 22.5% | 84,174 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present.
Region 2 includes: Morgan, Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, and Marshall Counties. (seasonally adjusted)
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. This information was included in the 2009 State of the Workforce Report IV: Region 2 (PDF).
Chart of Work-Age Population in Morgan County, Alabama
| Total | In Labor Force | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 years and over | 90,468 | 62.6% | 58.8% |
| 16 to 19 years | 5,755 | 43.9% | 32.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6,458 | 83.1% | 73.7% |
| 25 to 44 years | 31,402 | 80.0% | 75.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17,245 | 79.4% | 76.4% |
| 55 to 64 years | 13,633 | 55.5% | 53.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8,951 | 21.7% | 21.1% |
| 75 years and over | 7,024 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
2006-2008 American Community Survey, three year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau
