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 | 2,160,037 | 2,063,786 | 96,251 | 4.5% |
| Talladega County | 34,372 | 32,466 | 1,906 | 5.5% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on August 2017 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 | 34,606 | 32,525 | 2,081 | 6.0% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on 2017 data.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega County, AL | 34,606 | 32,525 | 2,081 | 6.0% |
| Shelby County, AL | 109,021 | 104,808 | 4,213 | 3.9% |
| St. Clair County, AL | 38,801 | 36,963 | 1,838 | 4.7% |
| Clay County, AL | 5,687 | 5,392 | 295 | 5.2% |
| Cleburne County, AL | 5,913 | 5,601 | 312 | 5.3% |
| Coosa County, AL | 4,406 | 4,155 | 251 | 5.7% |
| Area Totals: | 198,434 | 189,444 | 8,990 | 4.53% |
Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on August 2017 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.