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 | 2,246,878 | 2,171,721 | 75,157 | 3.3% |
| Talladega County | 36,041 | 34,775 | 1,266 | 3.5% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on July 2019 data.
Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,178,829 | 2,064,363 | 114,466 | 5.3% |
| Talladega County, AL | 34,978 | 33,481 | 1,497 | 4.3% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on 2018 data.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega County, AL | 34,978 | 33,481 | 1,497 | 4.3% |
| Shelby County, AL | 112,891 | 109,672 | 3,219 | 2.9% |
| St. Clair County, AL | 39,683 | 38,296 | 1,387 | 3.5% |
| Clay County, AL | 5,963 | 5,730 | 233 | 3.9% |
| Cleburne County, AL | 5,743 | 5,499 | 244 | 4.2% |
| Coosa County, AL | 4,376 | 4,193 | 183 | 4.2% |
| Area Totals: | 203,634 | 196,871 | 6,763 | 3.8% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on August 2018 data.
Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region 5 | 22.2 | 37,615 |
| Talladega County, AL | 25.0 | 8,398 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on April 2015 labor force data and 2015 underemployment rates. Region 5 includes Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Randolph, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. This information was included in the State of the Workforce Report V: Region 5.