Workforce Stats
Alabama is a right-to-work state. For more detailed workforce information, contact your local economic development agency.
Current Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,292,671 | 2,229,259 | 63,412 | 2.8% |
| Talladega County | 36,648 | 35,669 | 979 | 2.7% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on December 2022 data.
Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,275,957 | 2,210,674 | 65,283 | 2.9% |
| Talladega County, AL | 36,391 | 35,197 | 1,194 | 3.3% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on 2022 data.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega County, AL | 36,648 | 35,669 | 979 | 2.7% |
| Shelby County, AL | 121,735 | 119,900 | 1,835 | 1.5% |
| St. Clair County, AL | 42,308 | 41,553 | 755 | 1.8% |
| Clay County, AL | 6,449 | 6,314 | 135 | 2.1% |
| Cleburne County, AL | 6,316 | 6,199 | 117 | 1.9% |
| Coosa County, AL | 4,566 | 4,467 | 99 | 2.2% |
| Area Totals: | 218,022 | 214,102 | 3,920 | 1.8% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on December 2022 data.
Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| East AlabamaWorks Region | 22.6 | 33,298 |
| State of Alabama | 22.4% | 479,804 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on East AlabamaWorks State of the Workforce Report for 2021. East AlabamaWorks Region includes Cherokee, Etowah, Calhoun, Cleburne, Clay, Randolph, and Talladega Counties.
Source: Regional Data and WIOA Information from East AlabamaWorks. This information was included in the 2021 Alabama State of the Workforce Report.