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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division

Lee County Profile

DemographicsAmerican Community Survey Average Population Estimates for 2014-2018

Age Estimate

Under 5 years 9,431

5 to 14 years 19,050

15 to 19 years 13,411

20 to 24 years 22,407

25 to 34 years 22,867

35 to 44 years 19,236

45 to 54 years 18,654

55 to 64 years 16,492

65 and older 17,739

Total Population159,287

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey Table DP05: Demographic and Housing Estimates

Lee County

25 to 34 14%

20 to 24 14%

35 to 44 12%

5 to 14 12%

45 to 54 12%

65 & Older11%

55 to 64 10%

15 to 199%

Under 5 6%

Population By Age Group:

School Enrollment Estimate

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school 55,407

Nursery school, preschool 2,257

Kindergarten 1,976

Elementary school (grades 1-8) 15,239

High school (grades 9-12) 7,363

College or graduate school 28,572

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

Lee County

Educational Attainment Estimate

Population 25 years and over 94,988

Less than 9th grade 2,783

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6,266

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22,855

Some college, no degree 22,166

Associate’s degree 8,541

Bachelor’s degree 18,645

Graduate or professional degree 13,732

Unemployment DataAugust 2019 Unemployment & Underemployment Data

CountyCivilian

Labor ForceEmployment Unemployment

Unemployment Rate

Under-Employment

Available Labor Pool

Bullock 4,875 4,697 178 3.7% 1,118 1,296

Chambers 15,725 15,283 442 2.8% 2,751 3,193

Coosa 4,591 4,460 131 2.9% 1,338 1,469

Lee 76,626 74,690 1,936 2.5% 15,162 17,098

Macon 7,842 7,514 328 4.2% 2,006 2,334

Russell 23,908 23,247 661 2.8% 6,835 7,496

Tallapoosa 18,959 18,439 520 2.7% 3,135 3,655

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.

Lee County

Unemployment DataUnemployed by Occupation 2019, Quarter 4

OccupationNumber

UnemployedOccupation

NumberUnemployed

Helpers--Production Workers 35 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 7

Team Assemblers 30Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products

7

Customer Service Representatives 26 Food Service Managers 7Cashiers 20 Teacher Assistants 7

General and Operations Managers 18Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

7

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

17 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 6

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

16 Chefs and Head Cooks 6

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

15 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 6

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 13 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 6

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 10 Waiters and Waitresses 6Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

9Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

5

Cooks, Restaurant 9 Financial Managers 5Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 8 Childcare Workers 5Retail Salespersons 8 Administrative Services Managers 5Office Clerks, General 8 Bakers 5

Source: Unemployment Insurance Reports

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Resumes Posted on Alabama JoblinkTop Occupations with Most Resumes Posted 2019, Quarter 4

Occupation# of

ResumesOccupation

# of Resumes

Helpers--Production Workers 107 Receptionists and Information Clerks 14

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 71Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

13

Customer Service Representatives 39 Home Health Aides 12

Team Assemblers 36Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

12

Nursing Assistants 35 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11Cashiers 24 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 11Registered Nurses 23 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 11Retail Salespersons 20 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 10Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

17 Sales Managers 8

Medical Assistants 17 Construction Laborers 7Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

16 Human Resources Specialists 7


15 Cooks, Fast Food 6

General and Operations Managers 15 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 6Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

14Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

6

Office Clerks, General 14 Electricians 6

Source: Alabama JobLink

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Help Wanted OnLine® Annual Job Postings2018 Top Occupations with Most Ads Posted

Occupation # of Ads Occupation # of Ads

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 930 General and Operations Managers 47

Retail Salespersons 186 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 45

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 138 Computer User Support Specialists 44

Customer Service Representatives 129 Cooks, Restaurant 43

Registered Nurses 103Sales Reps, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

42


97Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

41

Industrial Engineers 91 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 41

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

86 Insurance Sales Agents 40

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 72 Dishwashers 39

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 70Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

38

Cashiers 69 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 38

Automotive Service Techs and Mechanics 68 Security Guards 37

Food Service Managers 63 Public Relations Specialists 34

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

63Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

34

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

61 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 34

Source: CEB TalentNeuron-Wanted Analytics

Lee County

Expected Worker Shortfall2016-2026 2016-2030

Total Population Growth 15.0 20.5

Age 20-64 Population Growth 10.2 14.2

Nonagricultural Job Growth 15.5 20.2

Worker Shortfall 5.2 5.9

Worker Shortfall 3,596 4,081

Source: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), University of Alabama

Lee County

2017 Workforce Characteristics

Jobs by Worker Educational Attainment Count Share

Less than high school 4,647 8.7%

High school or equivalent, no college 10,987 20.5%

Some college or Associate degree 11,691 21.8%

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 9,535 17.8%

Educational attainment not available (workers aged 29 or younger)

16,776 31.3%

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger 16,776 31.3%

Age 30 to 54 25,020 50.4%

Age 55 or older 9,840 18.3%

Jobs by Worker Sex Count Share

Male 26,634 49.7%

Female 27,002 50.3%

Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less 13,948 26.0%

$1,251 to $3,333 per month 20,406 38.0%

More than $3,333 per month 19,282 35.9%

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.

Lee County

Occupational Wages

Lee County Average Hourly WageAll Occupations

Entry Median Mean Experienced

$9.27 $15.01 $19.75 $24.98

Lee County Average Hourly WageManufacturing


$12.52 $17.34 $20.81 $24.95

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.

Lee County

Occupational WagesAnnual Salary Area Comparison


Alabama

Total $20,489 $34,756 $45,108 $57,418

Manufacturing $24,677 $37,882 $46,086 $56,789

Lee County

Total $19,293 $31,221 $41,065 $51,951

Manufacturing $26,043 $36,055 $43,284 $51,904

Montgomery County

Total $21,093 $36,094 $45,438 $57,610

Manufacturing $26,838 $37,272 $41,386 $48,660

Russell County

Total $19,029 $29,477 $37,197 $46,280

Manufacturing $20,343 $35,083 $42,454 $53,509

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.

Lee County

Educational Services16.6%

Accommodation & Food Services

13.7%

Retail Trade12.3% Manufacturing

11.6%

Health Care & Social Assistance

11.5%

Admin & Support &

Waste Mgmt & Remediation

Svcs8.1%

Transportation & Warehousing

4.7%

Construction4.4%

Professional, Scientific, &

Technical Svcs3.4%

Public Admin2.4%

Remaining Industries with less than

2.4% Share of Total Employment

Lee 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.

Lee 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. .

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Industry Sector Employment Trends


5,540

Accommodation & Food Services 7,836

7,761

Educational Services 9,540

5,423

Health Care & Social Assistance

6,572

5,763

Manufacturing

6,6586,166

Retail Trade

7,079

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Industry Sector Employment Trends


2,683

Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services

4,670

2,414

Construction

2,538

1,204Professional, Scientific,

& Technical Services

1,953

1,169

Wholesale Trade

1,309

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Average Monthly EarningsTrend


$2,780 $2,758$2,832 $2,863

$2,935 $2,906 $2,899

$3,097$3,208

$3,315

$1,663 $1,569 $1,624 $1,634 $1,691

$1,624 $1,733

$1,856 $1,923

$2,196

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Average Earnings New Hire Earnings

Lee County

Living andEmployed in the Selection Area

54%

Living in the Selection Area but Employed

Outside 46%

2017 Commuting PatternsIn-Area Labor Force Efficiency



Lee County

55,506 Workers Living in the County

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Live who Work in This County

Count Share

Lee County, AL 29,987 55.9%

Chambers County, AL 2,918 5.4%

Russell County, AL 1,952 3.6%

Tallapoosa County, AL 1,945 3.6%

Macon County, AL 1,922 3.6%

Montgomery County, AL 1,254 2.3%

Jefferson County, AL 1,150 2.1%

Muscogee County, GA 931 1.7%

Talladega County, AL 618 1.2%

Elmore County, AL 585 1.1%

All Other Locations 10,374 19.3%



Lee County

Distance Workers Living inLee County Travel to Work

Count Share

Total Primary Jobs 55,506 100.0%

Less than 10 miles 29,314 52.8%

10 to 24 miles 11,342 20.4%

25 to 50 miles 4,644 8.4%

Greater than 50 miles 10,206 18.4%

2017 Commuting PatternsOut Commute



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2017 Commuting PatternsOutflow Job Characteristics



Lee County

Outflow Job Characteristics Count Share

External Jobs Filled by Residents 25,519 100.0%

Workers Aged 29 or younger 6,411 25.1%

Workers Aged 30 to 54 14,259 55.9%

Workers Aged 55 or older 4,849 19.0%

Workers Earning $1,250 per month or

less4,963 19.4%

Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333

per month9,216 36.1%

Workers Earning More than $3,333

per month11,340 44.4%

Workers in the "Goods Producing"

Industry Class5,020 19.7%

Workers in the "Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities" Industry

Class

5,532 21.7%

Workers in the "All Other Services"

Industry Class14,967 58.7%

6,138

25,519

29,987

23,649

2017 Commuting PatternsWhere People Work who Live in This County

Count Share

Lee County, AL 29,987 54.0%

Muscogee County, GA 6,527 11.8%

Russell County, AL 2,701 4.9%

Montgomery County, AL 2,426 4.4%

Chambers County, AL 1,659 3.0%

Troup County, GA 1,360 2.5%

Jefferson County, AL 1,114 2.0%

Tallapoosa County, AL 721 1.3%

Macon County, AL 589 1.1%

Mobile County, AL 588 1.1%

All Other Locations 7,834 14.1%



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GOODS PRODUCING ALL INDUSTRIES

2017 Commuting PatternsNet Commuting Trends, All Industries and Goods Producing 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

Auburn High School 584 328 23 18 12 53 305 23

Beauregard High School 165 77 25 1 10 36 69 8

Beulah High School 62 24 2 2 1 5 21 3

Loachapoka High School 40 18 5 3 1 9 18 0

Opelika High School 273 148 27 7 14 48 137 11

Smiths Station High School 460 163 32 6 15 53 145 18

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education; 2018 High School Report.

Lee County

Postsecondary EducationFall 2018 Undergraduate Enrollment of Students Attending Alabama Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions

Lee County # Undergrads# First-Time Freshman

Major Grand Total 5,388 930

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 304 34

Business Administration and Management, General 300 51

Computer and Information Sciences, General 120 19

Psychology, General 116 17

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

104 34

Elementary Education and Teaching 101 14

Mechanical Engineering 82 12

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 74 15

Exercise Physiology 71 6

Marketing/Marketing Management, General 69 3

Accounting 67 2

Biomedical Sciences, General 67 12

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 67 11

Social Work 58 2

Finance, General 50 3

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 43 56 20 1 120 3,742

Business Administration and Management, General 1 1 39 29 1 71 1,748

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 56 3 8 1 68 755

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 45 45 1,082

Accounting 1 29 14 44 971

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 39 4 43 464

Psychology, General 34 34 716

Exercise Physiology 21 11 1 33 171

Welding Technology/Welder 30 2 32 1,218

Social Work 18 13 31 718

Business/Commerce, General 2 2 2 3 19 28 131

Drafting & Design Technology/Technician, General 26 1 27 278

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 27 27 149

Mechanical Engineering 22 3 2 27 562

Biomedical Sciences, General 24 1 25 326

Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education: Workforce Development, Potential Workforce by County.

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