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 | 2,207,857 | 2,117,027 | 90,830 | 4.1% |
| Chambers | 15,334 | 14,741 | 593 | 3.9% |
Info based on April 2018 data.
2017 Average Workforce Stats
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,163,554 | 2,081,176 | 82,378 | 3.8 |
| Chambers | 15,176 | 14,557 | 619 | 4.1 |
Source: Based on 2017 data from the Alabama Department of Labor. State of Alabama’s data is recorded from the December 2017 data. Chambers County’s data is recorded from the Yearly Average.
Regional Workforce
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 15,176 | 14,557 | 619 | 4.1 |
| Tallapoosa County | 18,279 | 17,519 | 760 | 4.2 |
| Randolph County | 9,373 | 8,961 | 412 | 4.4 |
| Lee County | 74,475 | 70,643 | 2,877 | 3.9 |
| Heard County (GA) | 5,206 | 5,007 | 199 | 3.8 |
| Troup County (GA) | 37,687 | 36,375 | 1,312 | 3.5 |
| Harris County (GA) | 16,446 | 15,293 | 523 | 3.2 |
| Area Totals: | 25,098 | 24,141 | 957 | 3.9 |
Source: Based on 2017 Averages data from the Alabama Department of Labor and the Georgia Department of Labor Workforce Statistics & Economic Research.
September 2018 Underemployment
| Rate | Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 21.7% | 71,220 |
| Region 5 | 25.80% | 83,568 |
| Chambers County | 24.50% | 3,612 |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on September 2018 labor force data and 2017 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: 4,202
Workers Living and Working in Chambers County: 3,673
Total Employed in Chambers County, but Living Outside
the County: 4,202
Area Counties Sending Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County (AL) | 1,593 | 20.2% |
| Troup County (GA) | 466 | 5.9% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 205 | 2.6% |
| Tallapoosa County (AL) | 182 | 1.3% |
| Russell County (AL) | 184 | 2.3% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 103 | 1.3% |
| Harris County (GA) | 89 | 1.1% |
| Montgomery County (AL) | 87 | 1.1% |
| Talladega County (AL) | 101 | 1.3% |
| All other locations | 1,192 | 15.1% |
Outflow
Total Primary Jobs: 10,700
Total Living Chambers County, but Employed Outside the County: 10,700
Area Counties Receiving Workers:
| County | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Troup County (GA) | 3,151 | 21.9% |
| Lee County (AL) | 2,994 | 20.8% |
| Jefferson County (AL) | 499 | 3.5% |
| Montgomery County (AL) | 649 | 4.5% |
| Randolph County (AL) | 308 | 2.1% |
| Tallapoosa County (AL) | 286 | 2.0% |
| Calhoun County (AL) | 179 | 1.2% |
| Shelby County (AL) | 174 | 1.2% |
| Tuscaloosa County (AL) | 147 | 1.0% |
| All other locations | 2,313 | 16.1% |
Commuting Patterns Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies, On the Map. 2015 Statistics.