Workforce Statistics
Alabama is a right-to-work state. For more detailed workforce information, contact the Chambers County Development Authority at (334) 642-1412.
Current Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,154,845 | 1,953,549 | 201,296 | 9.3 |
| Chambers | 14,714 | 13,036 | 1,678 | 11.4 |
Source:Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. Based on October 2011 data.
2010 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,127,211 | 1,925,064 | 202,147 | 9.5 |
| Chambers | 14,060 | 12,129 | 1,931 | 13.7 |
Source:Alabama Department of Industrial Relations.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 14,714 | 13,036 | 1,678 | 11.4 |
| Tallapoosa County | 17,498 | 15,564 | 1,934 | 11.1 |
| Randolph County | 8,661 | 7,692 | 969 | 11.2 |
| Lee County | 68,291 | 63,452 | 4,839 | 7.1 |
| Heard County (GA) | 4,750 | 4,213 | 537 | 11.3 |
| Troup County (GA) | 33,513 | 29,815 | 3,700 | 11.0 |
| Harris County (GA) | 16,605 | 15,389 | 1,216 | 7.3 |
| Area Totals: | 164,032 | 149,161 | 14,873 | 9.1 |
Source:Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. and Georgia Department of Labor. Based on October 2011 data.
2010 Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region 8 | 23.7 | 23,937 |
| Chambers County | 29.3 | 3,574 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on January 2011 labor force data and 2010 underemployment rates. Region 8 includes Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, and Russell Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. This information was included in the 2010 State of the Workforce Report IV: Region 8.
Commuting Patterns
Inflow
Total Primary Jobs: 7,705
Workers Living and Working in Chambers County: 3,811
Total Employed in Chambers County, but Living Outside
the County: 3,894
Area Counties Sending Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County (AL) | 1,038 | 13.5% |
| Troup County (GA) | 440 | 5.7% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 329 | 4.3% |
| Tallapoosa County (AL) | 209 | 2.7% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 185 | 2.4% |
Outflow
Total Primary Jobs: 12,944
Total Living Chambers County, but Employed Outside the County: 9,133
Area Counties Receiving Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County (AL) | 2,535 | 19.6% |
| Troup County (GA) | 2,208 | 17.1% |
| Montgomery County (AL) | 529 | 4.1% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 525 | 4.1% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 274 | 2.1% |
Commuting Patterns Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, On the Map. 2009 Statistics.
