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 | 2,196,581 | 2,089,217 | 107,364 | 4.9% |
| Chambers | 15,291 | 14,725 | 566 | 3.7% |
Info based on May 2017 data.
2016 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,171,702 | 2,041,654 | 130,047 | 6.0 |
| Chambers | 15,134 | 14,295 | 839 | 5.5 |
Source: Based on 2016 data from the Alabama Department of Labor.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 15,291 | 14,725 | 566 | 3.7 |
| Tallapoosa County | 18,525 | 17,827 | 698 | 3.8 |
| Randolph County | 9,366 | 8,995 | 371 | 4.0 |
| Lee County | 74,475 | 71,744 | 2,731 | 3.7 |
| Heard County (GA) | 5,211 | 4,950 | 261 | 5.0 |
| Troup County (GA) | 36,881 | 35,206 | 1,675 | 4.5 |
| Harris County (GA) | 15,855 | 15,173 | 682 | 4.3 |
| Area Totals: | 25,086 | 24,089 | 998 | 4.1 |
Source: Based on May 2017 data from the Alabama Department of Labor and the Georgia Department of Labor Workforce Statistics & Economic Research.
February 2017 Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region 5 | 25.03% | 93,678 |
| Chambers County | 25.1% | 4,470 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on February 2017 labor force data and 2016 underemployment rates. Region 5 includes Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell and Tallapoosa Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Labor.
Commuting Patterns
Inflow
Total Primary Jobs: 7,850
Workers Living and Working in Chambers County: 3,598
Total Employed in Chambers County, but Living Outside
the County: 4,252
Area Counties Sending Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County (AL) | 1,554 | 19.8% |
| Troup County (GA) | 414 | 5.3% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 200 | 2.5% |
| Tallapoosa County (AL) | 185 | 2.4% |
| Russell County (AL) | 155 | 2.0% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 128 | 1.6% |
| Harris County (GA) | 91 | 1.2% |
| Montgomery County (AL) | 89 | 1.1% |
| Talladega County (AL) | 83 | 1.1% |
| All other locations | 1,353 | 17.2% |
Outflow
Total Primary Jobs: 13,539
Total Living Chambers County, but Employed Outside the County: 9,941
Area Counties Receiving Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Troup County (GA) | 2,937 | 21.7% |
| Lee County (AL) | 2,769 | 20.5% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 494 | 3.6% |
| Montgomery County (AL) | 487 | 3.6% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 339 | 2.5% |
| Tallapoosa County (AL) | 185 | 1.4% |
| Calhoun County (AL) | 180 | 1.3% |
| Shelby County (AL) | 180 | 1.3% |
| Tuscaloosa County (AL) | 169 | 1.2% |
| All other locations | 2,201 | 16.3% |
Commuting Patterns Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, On the Map. 2014 Statistics.
